Solve 5.14x+2.25>15.1 . Write the rational number in your answer in decimal form to the tenths place. Make sure to write your inequality so that x comes first

1 answer

To solve the inequality \( 5.14x + 2.25 > 15.1 \), we start by isolating \( x \).

  1. Subtract \( 2.25 \) from both sides: \[ 5.14x > 15.1 - 2.25 \] Calculate the right side: \[ 15.1 - 2.25 = 12.85 \] So now we have: \[ 5.14x > 12.85 \]

  2. Next, divide both sides by \( 5.14 \): \[ x > \frac{12.85}{5.14} \] Now we need to calculate \( \frac{12.85}{5.14} \): \[ \frac{12.85}{5.14} \approx 2.5 \]

  3. Therefore, the solution to the inequality is: \[ x > 2.5 \]

In inequality form with \( x \) coming first: \[ x > 2.5 \]