Question

write an inequality statement then solve: the product of -6 and the difference of a number and 5 is no more than 12

Answer 1

-6 ( n-5) <= 12

n>=3

Explanation:

the product of -6 and the difference of a number and 5 is no more than 12

-6 ( n-5) <= 12

Distribute

-6n +30 <= 12

Subtract 30 from each side

-6n +30 -30 <=12-30

-6n <= -18

Divide by -6 Remember to flip the inequality

-6n>=-18/-6

n>=3