Question

What is the solution to this inequality?


 x/9 + 7 ≥ 10

Answer 1

x ≥ 27

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

x/9 + 7 ≥ 10

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 7 on both sides: x/9 ≥ 3
2. [Multiplication Property of Equality] Multiply 9 on both sides: x ≥ 27