Question

Find all numbers such that 85 minus three times the number is at least 250.

Answer 1

x < -55

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert word to math

85 - 3x > 250

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 85 on both sides: -3x > 165
2. Divide both sides by -3: x < -55

Here we see that any value smaller than -55 will work.