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Help please 6x + 3 > a if the inequality above is true for the constant a which of the following. coupd be a vakue of z

Help please 6x + 3 > a if the inequality above is true for the constant a which-example-1
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Answer:


(a+3)/(6)

Explanation:

Treat it like any other math problem with a equals sign:

6x + 3 = a

subtract 3 from both sides: 6x = a + 3

divide both sides by 6:
x = (a+3)/(6)

swap the ≥ back in:
x \geq (a+3)/(6)

the only time the sign flips is if you divide by a negative

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