Question

What is the solution to the inequality 5x - 11 ≥ 31

a) x ≥ 4

b) x ≤ 4

c) x ≥ 8.4

d) x ≤ 8.4

Answer 1

1



Add 1111 to both sides

5x\ge 31+115x≥31+11


2



Simplify 31+1131+11 to 4242

5x\ge 425x≥42


3



Divide both sides by 55

x\ge \frac{42}{5}x≥​5​​42​​