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What is a correct first step in solving the inequality –4(3 – 5x)≥ –6x + 9?

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Solution:

firstly solve parenthesis bracket ( )

-4×3 + 4×5x ≥ -6x + 9

-12 + 20x ≥ -6x + 9

Add 12 on both sides

-12 + 12 + 20x ≥ -6x + 9 + 12

20x ≥ -6x + 21

Add 6x on both sides

6x+ 20x ≥ -6x + 6x + 21

26x ≥ 21

divide both side by 26

26 x/26 ≥21/26

x ≥21/26

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