Five times a number, x, is not less than 15. Write and solve the inequality.

Jakumi asked Aug 23, 2023

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Jakumi asked Aug 23, 2023

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Answer:

$5x \geq 15\\x\geq 3$

Explanation:

5 times x must be greater than or equal to 15, thus the inequality is

$5x \geq 15$

To solve, pretend the
$\geq \\$ is an = and solve, putting back the
$\geq$ for the final answer

$5x \geq 15\\5x = 15\\5x/5 = 15/5\\x = 3 \\x \geq 3$

Korina answered Aug 29, 2023

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