Question

3p-2 greater than or equal to 1. What is the least possible value of 3p+2

Answer 1

3p - 2 ≥ 1

3p ≥ 1 + 2

3p ≥ 3

p ≥ 3/3

p ≥ 1

This means that p is greater than 1 or equal to 1.

We now let p = 1 and plug into 3p + 2.

3(1) + 2

3 + 2

Answer: 5