Question

Solving Inequalities
What is the first step in solving cNegative 5 x minus one-sixth greater-than-or-equal-to three-halves ?
Add One-sixth to both sides.
Subtract One-sixth from both sides.
Divide both sides by –5.
Multiply both sides by –5.

Answer 1

Add 1/6 to both sides.

Starting from −5x − 1/6 ≥ 3/2, adding 1/6 gives −5x ≥ 3/2 + 1/6 = 5/3, then divide by −5 (flip ≥ to ≤) to get x ≤ −1/3.