Question

Solve this inequality: 5a – 12 = 3

Giving out 20 points.

Answer 1

Add 12 to both sides

5a = 3 + 12

Simplify 3 + 12 to 15

5a = 15

Divide both sides by 5

a = 15/5

Simplify 15/5 to 3

a = 3