SOLUTION: How do you do 3x plus seven greater than or equal to 16.

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Question 594064: How do you do 3x plus seven greater than or equal to 16.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B7%3E=16 Start with the given inequality.


3x%3E=16-7 Subtract 7 from both sides.


3x%3E=9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3E=%289%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x%3E=3 Reduce.


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So the solution is x%3E=3