Question

What is the answer to 8(3.5x−2)≥40

Answer 1

x ≥ 28

Explanation:

1. 8(3.5x-2) ≥ 40

2. 28x - 16 ≥ 40

+ 16 + 16

28x ≥ 56

3. x ≥ 28

Answer 2

x ≥ 2

Explanation:

Distribute 8:

8 (3.5x - 2) ≥ 40

28x - 16 ≥ 40

Add 16:

28x ≥ 40 + 16

28x ≥ 56

Divide by 28:

x ≥ 56 ÷ 28

x ≥ 2