Determine whether each number is a solution of the inequality below.
5x + 3 >= - 8 a. 0 b. 2 c. 1 a.
a. Is 0 a solution?
Yes
No
1 answer
Yes, 0 is a solution. If we substitute 0 into the inequality, we get 5(0) + 3 >= -8, which simplifies to 3 >= -8. This statement is true, so 0 is a solution.