x3+45<53
Subtract 45 from both sides of the inequality.
x3+45−45<53−45
x3<53−45
Get a common denominator on the right side.
x3<53⋅55−45⋅33
x3<2515−1215
Combine the fractions on the right side.
x3<1315
Multiply both sides by 3 , a positive number.
x3⋅3<1315⋅3
x<3915
And 3915 = 2.6
x<2.6
What is the largest integer x such that x < 2.6 ?
What is the largest integer less than 2.6 ?
The largest integer less than 2.6 is 2 , so
x = 2