Math Problem Statement

For which value(s) of x does the following inequality hold: 3x + 11 ≤ 8x - 3? Enter your result using inequality notation (e.g., 2 ≤ x ≤ 6) or interval notation (e.g., [2,6]). Use exact values, so do not round.

Solution

To solve the inequality 3x+118x33x + 11 \leq 8x - 3, we will follow these steps:

  1. Isolate the variable on one side: Start by subtracting 3x3x from both sides: 118x3x311 \leq 8x - 3x - 3 Simplifying this gives: 115x311 \leq 5x - 3

  2. Eliminate the constant term: Next, add 3 to both sides to move the constant term: 11+35x11 + 3 \leq 5x Simplifying further: 145x14 \leq 5x

  3. Solve for xx: Divide both sides by 5 to isolate xx: 145x\frac{14}{5} \leq x This can be written as: x145x \geq \frac{14}{5}

  4. Write the solution in interval notation: The inequality x145x \geq \frac{14}{5} in interval notation is: [145,)\left[ \frac{14}{5}, \infty \right)

Thus, the solution is x145x \geq \frac{14}{5} or [145,)\left[ \frac{14}{5}, \infty \right).


Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the solution change if the inequality sign was reversed?
  2. What is the decimal form of 145\frac{14}{5}?
  3. How do you solve a compound inequality involving xx?
  4. Can you graph the solution on a number line?
  5. What are the steps to solve a quadratic inequality?

Tip: Always double-check your steps when solving inequalities, especially when dividing or multiplying by negative numbers, as it reverses the inequality sign.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Inequalities

Formulas

Isolating variable terms
Inequality manipulation

Theorems

Properties of Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10