Which choice describes the value of m when -5(m + 1) ≤ 23? 1. m ≥ -28/5
2. m ≤ -28/5
3. m ≥ -18/5
4. m ≤ -18/5

Number 1

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(m + 1) ≤ 23

Distribute

-5m - 5 ≤ 23

-5m ≤ 23 + 5

-5m ≤ 28

-m ≤ 28/5

Since we divide by a negative the ≤ flips to ≥

m ≥ -28/5

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example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.