What is the first step in solving the inequality #2x +3 >= 17#?

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EZ as pi
Aug 8, 2016

#x >=7#

Explanation:

Treat inequalities in exactly the same way as equations, unless you multiply or divide by a negative number. In which case the inequality sign in the middle changes around.

#2x + 3 >= 17" isolate the term in " x #

#2x >=14#

#x >=7#

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