Question

3(a - 4) ≤ 33
Help me solve

Answer 1

a ≤ 15

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(a - 4) ≤ 33

Step 2: Solve for a

1. Divide 3 on both sides: a - 4 ≤ 11
2. Add 4 on both sides: a ≤ 15

Here we see that any value a less than or equal to 15 would work as a solution to the inequality.