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State, true or false: −5⁢𝑥 ≥15 ⇒𝑥 ≥−3

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Question

State, true or false:

`-5x >= 15 => x >= -3`

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

−5x ≥ 15

Dividing both sides of the above inequation by -5,

`-5x  >= 15 => (-15x)/5 >= 15/5 => x <= -3`

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Chapter 4: Linear Inequations (In one variable) - EXERCISE 4 (A) [Page 41]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Linear Inequations (In one variable)
EXERCISE 4 (A) | Q 2. (ii) | Page 41
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