Question

grade math-karner-5; mathxl for school: practice & problem solving5.5.ps-11over the next 17 months you have to read more than 51 books. you have to read x books per month. the inequality 17x represents this situation. solve the inequality to find the number of books you have to read per month.you have to read more than \\(\square\\) books per month.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the inequality

The problem states the inequality is \(17x > 51\) (since over 17 months, reading \(x\) books per month, total is more than 51).

Step2: Solve for \(x\)

Divide both sides of the inequality \(17x > 51\) by 17. Using the rule that dividing both sides of an inequality by a positive number doesn't change the inequality sign, we get \(\frac{17x}{17} > \frac{51}{17}\).
Simplifying, \(x > 3\).

Answer:

3