Question

Determine the smallest integer value of x in the solution of the following inequality

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

4x - 7 > -17

(add 7 on both sides)

4x > -10

(divide both sides by 4 to isolate x)

x > - 2.5

An integer can not be a fraction. So the smallest integer value x can be is -2 because -2 is greater than -2.5.