Question

Five times the sum of a number and 27 ig greater than or equal to six times the sum of that number and 26 . What is the solution set of this problem

Answer 1

Given

5(x + 27) ≥ 6(x + 26)

Find

The solution set of x

Solution

Eliminate parenthses.

... 5x + 135 ≥ 6x + 156

Subtract 5x+156

... -21 ≥ x

The solution set is all real numbers less than or equal to -21.