Question

3x + 5 > 16
x is an integer.

Find the smallest value of x.

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

Given

3x + 5 > 16 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

3x > 11 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x >
`(11)/(3)` , that is

x > 3
`(2)/(3)`

If x is an integer then the smallest value of x is 4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

3x + 5 > 16

3x > 16 - 5

3x > 11

x > 11 / 3

x > 3.6666...

The smallest value would be 4.