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The possible values of x are given by x−3≥2 . What is the least possible value of 5x ?

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x-3\geq2 implies x \geq 3+2 hence x \geq 5.

this means x has smallest value 5.

THE SMALLEST VALUE OF 5X will thus be 5 * 5 = 25

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x has to be higher than 1. 5-3 is 2, which is equal to two but not greater than. X cannot be less than 1. To show this in an inequality:

x
\geq1
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