Question

Five times a whole number, x is subtracted from 62. The result is less than 40. Find the three lowest values of x .

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

62 - 5x < 40

substitute x = 6,7,8..

x= 6

62 - 5(6) < 40

62 - 30 <40

12<40

x = 7

62 - 5(7)< 40

62-35<40

27<40

x= 8

62 - 5(8) < 40

62- 40< 40

22<40