Answer:
4.5 (4.5 units to the left of 0) Make sure to draw a solid dot over 4.5 and an arrow pointing in the right direction.
>= is the greater than or equal to symbol
Step-by-step explanation
1. Combine like terms- In this problem, the like terms are 1/2 and -3/4, so to move 1/2 over to the other side of the equation, we have to divide each side by 2/1, which is the same as multiplying each side by 2: -1/3x + 1/2 * 2 >= -3/4 * 2.
2. Separate the fraction from x- Now, we simply divide each side by -3/1, which is the same as multiplying each side as -3: -1/3x * -3 >= -3/2 * -3
3. Graph on the number line- We've found that x = 4.5. To check, substitute in 4.5 for the value of x: -1/3(4.5) + 1/2 >= -3/4. -1 >= -3/4 is a true inequality. To graph it on the number line, draw a solid dot over 4.5 and an arrow in the direction of the righthand side.
