Question

Simplify the inequality 3z+5>17.

Answer 1

z > 4

Explanation:

given

3z + 5 > 17 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

3z + 5 - 5 > 17 - 5 ( simplify both sides )

3z > 12 ( divide both sides by 3 )

`(3)/(3)` z >
`(12)/(3)` , that is

z > 4