Q. Determine the smallest integer value of x in the solution of the following inequality.−3x+9<−9Answer: x=
Isolate x term: Isolate the term containing x.Subtract 9 from both sides of the inequality.−3x+9−9<−9−9−3x<−18
Subtract 9: Divide both sides by −3 to solve for x.Remember that dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality sign.−3x/−3>−18/−3x>6
Divide by −3: Find the smallest integer greater than 6.Since 6 is not included in the solution (the inequality is strict, not "greater than or equal to"), the next integer is 7.