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What are the solutions of 15 ≤ 5 – 2(4m + 7)

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m< - 29/8
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User Eschercycle
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Answer:

  • m = (-∞, -3]

Explanation:

Solving in steps:

  • 15 ≤ 5 – 2(4m + 7)
  • 15 ≤ 5 - 8m - 14
  • 8m ≤ - 9 - 15
  • 8m ≤ - 24
  • m ≤ -24/8
  • m ≤ -3
  • m = (-∞, -3]
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