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AlgebraEasy–MediumSolving a one-step inequality with multiplication

Algebra practice question

Which of the following describes all values of x that satisfy 4x ≥ 20?

  1. A. x ≥ 5Correct
  2. B. x ≤ 5
  3. C. x ≥ 80
  4. D. x ≥ 16

Answer: A. x ≥ 5

Dividing by 4 gives x ≥ 5.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. x ≤ 5
The direction is wrong; dividing by a positive number keeps it.
C. x ≥ 80
This multiplies instead of dividing.
D. x ≥ 16
This subtracts 4.

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