Question

Question 1

If 7b- 8 > 4b + 16 and b is an odd integer, what is the least possible value of b?

Answer 1

Least possible value of b is 9.

Explanation:

It is given that
`7b-8>4b+16` and b is an odd integer.

We need to find the least possible value of b.

We have,

`7b-8>4b+16`

Isolate variable terms.

`7b-4b>8+16`

`3b>24`

Divide both sides by 3.

`b>8`

Since b>8 and b an odd integer, therefore the possible values of b are 9, 11, 13, 15, ... .

Hence, the least possible value of b is 9.