Solved on Jan 23, 2024

Solve the linear inequality 5x/8305x/8 \geq 30. Graph the solution set.

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We have the inequality 5x830\frac{5x}{8} \geq 30.
2. We need to solve for xx.
3. After finding the solution for xx, we will graph the solution on a number line.

STEP 2

To solve the inequality 5x830\frac{5x}{8} \geq 30, we need to isolate xx on one side. We can start by multiplying both sides of the inequality by 8 to eliminate the denominator.
85x88308 \cdot \frac{5x}{8} \geq 8 \cdot 30

STEP 3

Simplify both sides of the inequality.
5x2405x \geq 240

STEP 4

Now, we divide both sides of the inequality by 5 to solve for xx.
5x52405\frac{5x}{5} \geq \frac{240}{5}

STEP 5

Simplify both sides of the inequality to find the value of xx.
x48x \geq 48

STEP 6

To graph the solution, we need to represent all the numbers that are greater than or equal to 48 on a number line.

STEP 7

Draw a number line and mark the point 48 on it.

STEP 8

Since 48 is included in the solution (as indicated by the "greater than or equal to" symbol), we will draw a closed circle at 48 to indicate that it is part of the solution.

STEP 9

Shade the number line to the right of 48 to indicate that all numbers greater than 48 are also part of the solution.
The solution is x48x \geq 48.

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