SOLUTION: 7 less than -2 times a number x is greater than or equal to 41. Write an inequality for the statement above. Find the solution set of the inequality. Write the solution using

Question 1124252: 7 less than -2 times a number x is greater than or equal to 41.
Write an inequality for the statement above.
Find the solution set of the inequality.
Write the solution using a fraction or integer.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

1. What is it about this problem that is giving you difficulty?

2. What work have you done or attempted in order to try to solve this problem?

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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7 less than -2 times a number x is greater than or equal to 41.
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The trouble is that it IS ambiguous!
, or, is it ;
the written description in English does not make this clear.
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