What value of 'x' is in the solution set of 3(x-4) greater than or equal to 5x+2

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

Guest 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

Melody · Answer 1 · 2015-05-19T09:30:34

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 :)

Guest · Answer 2 · 2015-05-18T07:05:09

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