Izzie is trying to solve this inequality: 3(t+1)−4t≥−5

Question

After she solves it, she shows it to you, and she asks you if she did it correctly.

This is the work she completed:

3t+3−4t≥−5
−t+3≥−5
−t≥−8
t≥8
(2 points)
True False
Izzie should have had the answer t≤−8
True – Izzie should have had the answer t is less than or equal to negative 8
False – Izzie should have had the answer t is less than or equal to negative 8
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Answer 1

False – Izzie should have had the answer t≥8 instead.