Question

Solve the inequality for V.

-8.3 _>_ V - 1.9

Answer 1

First keep in mind that the given value is negative and that it is greater than or equal to whatever 'v' is.


`-8.3 \geq v - 1.9`

When solving for a variable in any equation, you do something to both sides in order to keep it equal. Here, v is being subtracted by 1.9; therefore we can add 1.9 to both sides in order to isolate the variable.


`-8.3 + 1.9 \geq v - 1.9 + 1.9`

`-6.4 \geq v`

Despite not needing a value for the question, it is worth noting that since this is an inequality, v can be any value from -6.4 to ∞ in order to make it true.