Math Problem Statement

Solve the inequality: 1/2x + 3 ≥ 5x + 2.

Solution

The inequality provided in the image is:

12x+35x+2\frac{1}{2}x + 3 \geq 5x + 2

Let's solve this step by step:

  1. Subtract 12x\frac{1}{2}x from both sides to eliminate xx on the left-hand side: 35x12x+23 \geq 5x - \frac{1}{2}x + 2

    Simplify the right side: 3(512)x+23 \geq \left(5 - \frac{1}{2}\right)x + 2

    This simplifies to: 392x+23 \geq \frac{9}{2}x + 2

  2. Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the xx-term: 3292x3 - 2 \geq \frac{9}{2}x Simplifies to: 192x1 \geq \frac{9}{2}x

  3. Multiply both sides by 29\frac{2}{9} to solve for xx: x29x \leq \frac{2}{9}

Final Answer:

x29x \leq \frac{2}{9}

This is the solution to the inequality.

Would you like further details or clarification on any of these steps?

Here are 5 related questions you can explore:

  1. How do you graph the solution to this inequality on a number line?
  2. What happens to the inequality if you multiply or divide by a negative number?
  3. Can you solve similar inequalities involving fractions and variables?
  4. How would you approach solving a quadratic inequality?
  5. How can this inequality be represented as a system of linear inequalities?

Tip: Always reverse the inequality symbol when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number in an inequality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inequalities
Linear Equations

Formulas

Linear inequality manipulation
Solving inequalities by adding/subtracting terms
Solving inequalities by multiplying/dividing both sides by constants

Theorems

Properties of inequalities: If you multiply or divide both sides by a positive number, the inequality stays the same.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10