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How do i solve this inequality can someone explain it to me?

How do i solve this inequality can someone explain it to me?-example-1
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5/3(6x + 3) ≤ 2x - 7

  • Distribute 5/3 inside the parentheses.

10x + 5 ≤ 2x - 7

  • Subtract 5 from both sides.

10x ≤ 2x - 12

  • Subtract 2x from both sides.

8x ≤ -12

  • Divide both sides by 8.
  • x ≤ -12/8 = -3/2

x ≤ -3/2

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