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

3x +4> -18

User Liliann
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Answer:


x> -7(1)/(3)

Explanation:

3x+4> -18

1. We need to get rid of +4 by minusing 4 from both sides.

3x>-22

2. Isolate x by dividing both sides by 3

x>-22/3

3. -22/3 can be turned into a mixed number

The answer is
x> -7(1)/(3)

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User Faraz Irfan
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Answer:


x>(-22)/(3)

Explanation:

Let's solve your inequality step-by-step.

3x+4>−18

Step 1: Subtract 4 from both sides.

3x+4−4>−18−4

3x>−22

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.

3x

3

>

−22

3

x>

−22

3

User Tshilidzi Mudau
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