16Hit1600
AlgebraEasy–MediumSmallest integer from a two-step inequality in words

Algebra practice question

Five times a number, minus 3, is greater than 22. What is the smallest integer the number could be?

Answer: 6

5n − 3 > 22 gives n > 5, so the smallest integer is 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 comes from 5n > 19 rounded.
If you answered 5
5 gives 25 − 3 = 22, which is not greater than 22.
If you answered 25
25 is 5n, not n.

More Algebra questions

Not affiliated with the College Board. SAT is a trademark of the College Board.