Question

How do you solve `3x - 5\geq 16`?

Answer 1

Follow explanation

Explanation:

Arrange the original equation. First add 5 to both sides:

`3x - 5 + 5 >=16 + 5`

`3x >= 21`

`(3x)/3 >= 21/3`

`x>= 7`

x must be greater than or equal to 7.