Question

How do you solve the inequality `c/3 + 7 > 5 1/2`?

Answer 1

`c> -9/2`

Explanation:

First, write `5 1/2` as an improper fraction. Then, we can try to solve this like a typical equation.

`c/3+7>5+1/2`

`c/3+7>10/2+1/2`

`c/3+7>11/2`

Subtract `7` from both sides.

`c/3>11/2-7`

`c/3>11/2-14/2`

`c/3> -3/2`

Multiply both sides of the inequality by `3`.

`c> -9/2`