Solve x + 5 > 4x – 10, when x ϵ R.
x + 5 > 4x – 10
⇒ 5 + 10 > 4x – x
⇒ 15 > 3x
Divide by 3
⇒ 5 > x
⇒ x < 5
x < 5 means x is from -∞ to 5 that is x ∈ (-∞, 5)
Hence solution of x + 5 > 4x – 10 is x ∈ (-∞, 5)