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AlgebraEasy–MediumInequality with a given solution set

Algebra practice question

Which of the following inequalities has the solution set x ≥ 4?

  1. A. 2x − 3 ≥ 5Correct
  2. B. 2x − 3 ≤ 5
  3. C. 2x + 3 ≥ 5
  4. D. 3 − 2x ≥ 5

Answer: A. 2x − 3 ≥ 5

2x − 3 ≥ 5 gives 2x ≥ 8, so x ≥ 4.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 2x − 3 ≤ 5
2x − 3 ≤ 5 gives x ≤ 4, the opposite direction.
C. 2x + 3 ≥ 5
2x + 3 ≥ 5 gives x ≥ 1.
D. 3 − 2x ≥ 5
3 − 2x ≥ 5 gives x ≤ −1.

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