Question

Solve the inequality 24 + 4x ≥ 100

Answer 1

x ≥ 19

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

24 + 4x ≥ 100

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 24 on both sides: 4x ≥ 76
2. Divide 4 on both sides: x ≥ 19

Here we see that any value x greater than or equal to 19 would work as a solution to the inequality.