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I'm in algebra 1 please help i'm lost

I'm in algebra 1 please help i'm lost-example-1
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3x + 2 < = 5(x - 4)
Distribute the 5
3x + 2 < = 5x - 20
Subtract 5x from both sides.
-2x + 2 < = - 20
Subtract 2 from both sides.
-2x <= -22
Divide both sides by -2.
x >= 11
When dividing by a negative number you change the direction of the inequality.
#4 is the answer
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