Question

What is the first step in solving the inequality 2x + 3 ≥ 17?

Answer 1

x≥7

Step-by-step explanatio

To solve this problem, subtract 3 from both sides and divide by 2 from both sides.

2x+3-3≥17-3

17-3=14

2x≥14

2x/2≥14/2

14/2=7

x≥7 is the correct answer.

Answer 2

The first step of solving this inequality is subtracting 3 to both sides. This will cancel 3 from the left side to start isolating x.

2x + 3 - 3 ≥ 17 - 3

2x ≥ 14

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