Chapter 0.6, Problem 2E

To determine

To solve the equation $a+7\ge -5$

Answer to Problem 2E

  $a\ge 2$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $a+7\ge -5$

Formula Used : Linear inequality with one variable

Calculation:

Given equation is

  $a+7\ge -5$

To isolate the variable a, subtracting 7 from both sides-

  $a+7-7\ge -5+7$

This gives

  $a\ge -5+7$

Hence the final answer is,

  $a\ge 2$