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Solve the inequality for x: -5x-49 ≥113.

A.) x< -12.8
B.) x≤ -12.8
C.) x≤ -32.4
D.) x ≥ 71.6

User Rahul Ravi
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Add 49 to both sides
-5x≥162
Divide by -5, since its dividing or multiplying by a negative, you flip the sign.
x≤-32.4
Hence making C. the correct answer.
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C.) x is than or equal to -32.4
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