2 ≥ x - 12, I just don't understand this at all. everything said that it was 14 but I wanna learn how it's 14.

Question

I don't know how to do this math question.

Answer 1

Solving for "X" in the INEQUALITY 2 ≥ x - 12

2 + 12 => X - 12 + 12 Adding 12 to both sides to isolate the variable "X".

14 => X - 0

14 => X

OR

X =< 14

We can state this solution in two ways.

14 is equal to or greater than X.

OR

X is equal to or less than 14.

CHECKING:

Pick any value of X on the real number line equal to or less than 14, and see if the inequality fits.

Pick 14 for "X" and plug into the inequality.

2 ≥ x - 12

Is the above inequality true when "X" = 14?

Let's see.

2 => 14 - 12

2 => 2 Yes, 2 = 2 when "X" = 14.

Now, let's test a number less than 14.

Pick 9.

2 => 9 - 12

2 => -3 Yes, 2 is greater than -3.

Hope this was helpful BTS.