Question

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

- 3x + 10 < 5

Answer 1

x > 5/3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-3x + 10 < 5

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 10 on both sides: -3x < -5
2. Divide -3 on both sides: x > 5/3

Here we see that any value x greater than 5/3 would work as a solution.