Question

8. 3x + 5 > 16, x is an integer. Find
the smallest value of x.

Answer 1

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

Undo what is done to x.

3x > 11 . . . . . subtract 5

x > 11/3 = 3 2/3 . . . . divide by 3

The smallest value of x is 4.