Solve the following for a: ax−5>18

(1 point)
Responses

a = 23x
a = 23x

a = 23+x
a = 23+x

a > 23x
a > 23x

a > 13x
a > 13x

1 answer

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 \( x \neq 0 \)): \[ a > \frac{23}{x} \]

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