Math Problem Statement

Solve the following inequality for dd. Write your answer in simplest form.

6, d, plus, 2, is greater than or equal to, d, minus, 9

6d+2≥

d−9

Solution

To solve the inequality 6d+2d96d + 2 \geq d - 9, follow these steps:

Step 1: Move all the terms involving dd to one side of the inequality.

Subtract dd from both sides:

6d+2dd9d6d + 2 - d \geq d - 9 - d

This simplifies to:

5d+295d + 2 \geq -9

Step 2: Move the constant terms to the other side of the inequality.

Subtract 2 from both sides:

5d+22925d + 2 - 2 \geq -9 - 2

This simplifies to:

5d115d \geq -11

Step 3: Solve for dd.

Divide both sides by 5:

d115d \geq \frac{-11}{5}

So, the solution is:

d115d \geq -\frac{11}{5}

This is the simplest form of the solution.

Do you need further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you solve inequalities that involve multiplication or division by a negative number?
  2. What is the difference between solving an equation and solving an inequality?
  3. Can you explain how to graph the solution d115d \geq -\frac{11}{5}?
  4. How would the inequality change if we had 6d+2d96d + 2 \leq d - 9?
  5. Can you provide examples of inequalities with fractions?

Tip: Always remember, when multiplying or dividing an inequality by a negative number, reverse the inequality sign.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Solving inequalities
Linear equation: ax + b = c

Theorems

Properties of inequalities: Adding/Subtracting the same value on both sides
Dividing both sides by a positive number

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8