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What value of 'x' is in the solution set of 3(x-4)≥5x+2

 May 18, 2015

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Very, very nice anon,

 

One more step is needed :)

$$\\-7 \ge x\\
x\le-7$$

 

When you swap sides you have to turn the inequality around  :)

 May 19, 2015
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3(x-4) ≥ 5x+2

3x - 12 >= 5x + 2

3x - 12 - 3x - 2 >= 5x + 2 - 3x - 2

- 14 >= 2x

- 14 / 2 >= 2x / 2

-7 >= x

 May 18, 2015
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Very, very nice anon,

 

One more step is needed :)

$$\\-7 \ge x\\
x\le-7$$

 

When you swap sides you have to turn the inequality around  :)

Melody May 19, 2015

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