Question

Determine the largest integer value of x in the solution of the following inequality.

-2x+9 ≥ 8

Please show work.

Answer 1

x = 0

Explanation:

Add 2x - 8 to the inequality.

... 1 ≥ 2x

Divide by 2.

... 1/2 ≥ x

The largest integer satisfying this requirement is x = 0.