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Which value satisfies the inequality 5x + 7 ≤ 8x - 3 + 2x?

A) -2
Eliminate
B) -1
C) 0
D) 2

User Stylesuxx
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Answer:

D) 2

Explanation:

5x + 7
\leq 8x -3 +2x

5x + 7
\leq 10x - 3

7 + 3
\leq 10x - 5x

10
\leq 5x

2
\leq x

x
\geq2

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