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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-9+\frac{x}{5}\ge-7$$

Solve for x

$x\geq 10$

Solution Steps

Multiply both sides of the equation by $5$. Since $5$ is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.

$$-45+x\geq -35$$

Add $45$ to both sides.

$$x\geq -35+45$$

Add $-35$ and $45$ to get $10$.

$$x\geq 10$$