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Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 2(x + 1 ) - 3(x + 5) ≥ 0

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Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 2(x-example-1
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Answer:

The required solution is
x \leq -13

Explanation:

Consider the provide inequality.


2(x + 1 ) - 3(x + 5) \geq0

Open the parentheses.


2x + 2 - 3x - 15 \geq 0

Add and subtract the like terms.


-x -13 \geq 0

Add 13 to the both side.


-x \geq 13

Multiply both the sides by -1 and reverse the inequality.


x \leq -13

Hence, the required solution is
x \leq -13

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