Question

What is the smallest value of x that makes the inequality below true?


`0.5x - 18 \geqslant - 14`


`a)2 \\ b)8 \\ c)16 \\ d)64`

Answer 1

0.5x - 18 >= 14

add 18 to each side

.5x >= 32

divide by .5

x >= 64

The smallest value of x = 64