Question

What is the first step in solving the inequality 2x + 3 ≥ 17?

Answer 1

move the 3 to the other side

Answer 2

First, subtract 3 from each sides of the inequality.

(2x + 3) - 3 ≥ 17 - 3
2x ≥ 14

Divide both sides by 2.

2x / 2 ≥ 14 / 2
x ≥ 7

So, x has to be greater or equal to 7 to be in the solution set.