A school counselor meets individually with 18 students every
week. Throughout the week, the
counselor also meets with other
students in groups of 5. Which
equation best represents the linear
relationship between x, the number
of small groups the counselor meets
with, and y, the total number of
students the counselor meets with
each week?
A x = 5y + 18
B x = 18y + 5
C y= 18x + 5
D y = 5x + 18

x ≥ 18 is your answer

step-by-step explanation:

let "a number" = x

(2/3)x + 17 ≥ 29

isolate the variable (x). do the opposite of pemdas (parenthesis, exponent (& root), multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).

first, subtract 17 from both sides.

(2/3)x + 17 (-17) ≥ 29 (-17)

(2/3)x ≥ 29 - 17

(2/3)x ≥ 12

next, multiply 3/2 to both sides to isolate the x

(3/2)(2/3)x ≥ 12(3/2)

x ≥ 12(3/2)

simplify. multiply, then divide

x ≥ (12 * 3)/2

x ≥ (36)/2

x ≥ 18

x ≥ 18 is your answer

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