ACT Math · Linear equations and inequalities
Solve for x: -3x + 7 ≤ 22.
Solve for : .
Answer and explanation
Answer: F: x ≥ -5
Subtract from both sides: . Divide both sides by and reverse the inequality symbol because you are dividing by a negative number: , choice F. Test : is true, and is true. Choice G, , has the right boundary but forgets to reverse the symbol; testing shows it fails. Choice H, , makes a sign error on the boundary and also forgets to reverse. Choice J, , reverses the symbol but gets the boundary's sign wrong. Whenever you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number, flip the direction.
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