Question

What is the least integer value that satisfies the inequality 2x – 7 ≥ 3?

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

2x - 7 + 7 > 3 + 7

2x/2 > 10/2

x > 5

(my device doesn't have the sign for greater than or equal to so imagine i used it)

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

2^(7–7) =1 1 ≥ 3? No

2^(8–7) =2 2 ≥ 3? No

2^(9–7) =4 4 ≥ 3? Yes