Q. How are the solutions to the inequality −3x≥18 different from the solutions to −3x>18 ? Explain your reasoning.
Solve Inequality −3x≥18: Step 1: Solve the inequality −3x≥18.Divide both sides by −3, remembering to flip the inequality sign because we are dividing by a negative number.−3x≥18 becomes x≤−6.
Solve Inequality -3x > 18: Step 2: Solve the inequality -3x > 18. Similarly, divide both sides by −3 and flip the inequality sign. -3x > 18 becomes x < -6.
Compare Solutions: Step 3: Compare the solutions of x≤−6 and x < -6. The solution x≤−6 includes x=−6 and all numbers less than −6. The solution x < -6 includes only numbers less than −6, not including −6 itself.
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