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AlgebraEasy–MediumSmallest integer satisfying an inequality

Algebra practice question

What is the smallest integer x for which 2x + 3 is greater than 24?

Answer: 11

2x > 21 gives x > 10.5, so the smallest integer is 11.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 10
10 gives 23, which is not greater than 24.
If you answered 12
12 satisfies it but is not the smallest.
If you answered 10.5
10.5 is not an integer.

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