Math Problem Statement

-2x + 3y greater or equal to 10

Solution

The given inequality is:

2x+3y10-2x + 3y \geq 10

To solve this inequality or express it in a more useful form, you can isolate yy. Let's go through the steps:

  1. Add 2x2x to both sides to move the 2x-2x term: 3y2x+103y \geq 2x + 10

  2. Divide both sides by 3 to solve for yy: y2x+103y \geq \frac{2x + 10}{3}

This is the solution in terms of yy. The inequality tells you that for any value of xx, yy must be greater than or equal to 2x+103\frac{2x + 10}{3}.

If you wish to graph this inequality, the boundary line is the equation y=2x+103y = \frac{2x + 10}{3}, and you would shade the region above this line since y2x+103y \geq \frac{2x + 10}{3}.

Would you like to explore the graph of this inequality or need further explanation on any step?

Here are some related questions for further learning:

  1. How do you graph a linear inequality like this one?
  2. What happens if you reverse the inequality to 2x+3y10-2x + 3y \leq 10?
  3. What does the slope of the line y=2x+103y = \frac{2x + 10}{3} represent?
  4. How would you solve a system of linear inequalities involving this inequality?
  5. What are the differences between solving linear equalities vs. inequalities?

Tip: When graphing linear inequalities, always remember that the line is either solid (for \geq or \leq) or dashed (for >> or <<), and the shading indicates the region that satisfies the inequality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inequalities
Linear Equations

Formulas

y ≥ (2x + 10)/3

Theorems

Properties of linear inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10