Question

What is the least whole number “x” for which 2x > 11?

Answer 1

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplifying inequalities is almost the same as simplifying equations. So, in this case, we can divide both sides by two to isolate the variable x:

2x > 11

÷2    ÷2

x > 5.5

Now, we need to find the least whole number of x that makes the expression above true. The next whole number greater than 5.5 is 6, so 6 is the least whole number x for which the inequality holds true.