Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - Concept Byte - Page 185: 3

Answer

$n \geq 4$

Work Step by Step

Inequality: $2n -5 \geq 3$ Add 5 yellow tiles to each side: $2n -5 + 5 \geq 3+5$ Simplify by removing the zero pairs. $2n \geq 8$ Divide each side into two equal groups. $\frac{2n}{2} \geq \frac{8}{2}$ so $n \geq 4$
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