Question

Which choice describes the value of m when -5(m + 1) ≤ 23?

1. m ≥ -28/5
2. m ≤ -28/5
3. m ≥ -18/5
4. m ≤ -18/5

Answer 1

Number 1

Explanation:

-5(m + 1) ≤ 23

Distribute

-5m - 5 ≤ 23

-5m ≤ 23 + 5

-5m ≤ 28

-m ≤ 28/5

Since we divide by a negative the ≤ flips to ≥

m ≥ -28/5

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