Question

Which choice describes the value of m when –5(m + 1) ≤ 23?

Answer 1

m
`\leq`-5.6

Explanation:

-5m-5
`\leq`23

-5m
`\leq`28

m
`\leq`-5.6

Answer 2

m ≥- 28 / 5

Explanation:

–5(m + 1) ≤ 23

Distribute

-5m -5 ≤ 23

Add 5 to each side

-5m -5+5 ≤ 23+5

-5m ≤ 28

Divide each side by -5, remembering to flip the inequality

-5m/-5 ≥ 28 / -5

m ≥- 28 / 5