Solve the following for a: ax−5>18

Question

(1 point)
Responses

a = 23x
a = 23x

a = 23+x
a = 23+x

a > 23x
a > 23x

a > 13x
a > 13x

Answer 1

To solve the inequality $ax-5>18$ for $a$, follow these steps:

1. Add 5 to both sides: $$ax>23$$

2. Divide both sides by $x$ (assuming $x\ne 0$): $$a>\frac{23}{x}$$

Since we're looking for the relationship between $a$ and $x$, the simplified form shows that $a$ must be greater than $\frac{23}{x}$.

However, comparing this with the responses provided, none of them straightforwardly match our result. If we assume a specific value for $x$, for instance $x=1$, then $a>23$.

Thus, the most relevant response, considering the inequality suggests that $a$ is dependent on $x$, would likely be interpreted as:

a > 23x

This means the correct choice from your options is:

• a > 23x