Question

Find the value of M when
-5(M+1)≤23

Answer 1

M ≥ -5 3/5

Explanation:

-5(M+1)≤23

Distribute -5

-5M -5 ≤23

Add 5 to each side

-5M -5+5 ≤ 23 +5

-5M ≤ 28

Divide each side by -5, remembering to flip the inequality

-5M/-5 ≥ 28/-5

M ≥ -28/5

M ≥ -5 3/5