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Solve the inequality.

2(4+2x)≥5x+5

User Mmccabe
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Answer:

x≤3

Explanation:

2(4+2x)≥5x+5

1) Distribute 2 to 4 and 2x:

8+4x≥5x+5

2) Subtract 4x from both sides:

8≥x+5

3) Subtract 5 from both sides:

3≥x

4) Rewrite with variable first:

x≤3

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