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Why it's not A:

-3
------ x + 17 ≥ 53
8 - 17 - 17
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-3/8x ≥ 36
-------- -----------
-3/8x -3/8x

* When dividing by a negative number, you have to flip the inequality sign.

x ≤ -96

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Why it's not C:

5/7x - 16/7 ≤ 39/7
+ 16/7 + 16/7
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5/7x ≤ 55/7
------ ---------
5/7 5/7

x ≤ 11
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Why it's not D:

4/9x + 34/3 ≤ 8
- 34/3 - 34/3
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4/9x ≤ -10/3
------ ---------
4/9 4/9

x ≤ 7.5
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The correct answer is B:

4/5x + 7/5 ≥ -5
- 7/5 - 7/5
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4/5x ≥ -6.4
------- ---------
4/5 4/5

x ≥ 8


I'm sorry it took me so long to type up this answer, I hope it helps you.



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