Math Problem Statement

Justify each step with a property of inequalities, recall that each property listed only uses the '<' symbol but they apply for all of the inequality symbols. Solve the inequality -2x + 1 ≥ 3x + 5.

Solution

Let's walk through the steps and match them with the correct properties of inequalities from the list provided in the image:

  1. Initial inequality: 2x+13x+5-2x + 1 \geq 3x + 5

  2. Step 1 to 2: We subtract 3x3x from both sides: 2x3x+15-2x - 3x + 1 \geq 5 5x+15-5x + 1 \geq 5 This step uses Property A: If ABA \leq B, then ACBCA - C \leq B - C, because subtracting a constant from both sides maintains the inequality.

  3. Step 2 to 3: We subtract 1 from both sides: 5x+1151-5x + 1 - 1 \geq 5 - 1 5x4-5x \geq 4 This step also uses Property A, where subtracting the same constant from both sides preserves the inequality.

  4. Step 3 to 4: Now we divide both sides by 5-5, and since we are dividing by a negative number, we reverse the inequality: x45x \leq \frac{4}{-5} x45x \leq -\frac{4}{5} This step uses Property C: If ABA \leq B and C<0C < 0, then ACBCAC \geq BC, because multiplying or dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality.

Final Steps with Justification:

  1. Step 1 to 2: Property A (Subtracting 3x3x from both sides)
  2. Step 2 to 3: Property A (Subtracting 1 from both sides)
  3. Step 3 to 4: Property C (Dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality)

Let me know if you'd like further details or clarifications on any of these steps!

Relative Questions:

  1. What happens to an inequality when you multiply or divide by a negative number?
  2. How does Property A work when you subtract a variable from both sides of the inequality?
  3. Can you apply Property D in any of the steps? Why or why not?
  4. Why is it important to reverse the inequality when dividing by a negative number?
  5. What is the difference between Properties B and C, and how do they apply to different scenarios?

Tip: Always remember to reverse the inequality when multiplying or dividing by a negative number!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Linear Equations
Algebraic Manipulation

Formulas

General inequality solving techniques (e.g., subtracting terms, dividing by negatives)

Theorems

Property of Inequalities: Subtracting the same number from both sides
Property of Inequalities: Dividing by a negative reverses the inequality

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10