5a − 2 < 18
a < _____
(1 point)
Responses
20
20
4
4
3
3
100
100
Let's solve the inequality:
5a - 2 < 18
First, add 2 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable 'a':
5a - 2 + 2 < 18 + 2
5a < 20
Next, divide both sides by 5 to solve for 'a':
5a/5 < 20/5
a < 4
Therefore, the correct response is:
a < 4