What is a correct first step in solving the inequality –4(3

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

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well with pemdas its prentices first so you distribute the -4 to (3 - 5x)

Annelyn answered May 28, 2017

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You would distribute -4(3 - 5x) into looking like:

-12 +20x

This gives you

-12 + 20x ≥ -6x + 9

Soumendra answered May 31, 2017

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