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Marcie solved the following inequality and her work is shown below:. . −2(x − 5) − 12 ≤ 4 + 6(x + 3). −2x + 10 − 12 ≤ 4 + 6x + 18. −2x − 2 ≤ 6x + 22. −8x ≤ 24. x ≤ −3. . What mistake did Marcie make in solving the inequality?

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User BloonsTowerDefence
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All steps that Marcie did are right, but she forgot to change sign in last step.

Consider the inequality


-2(x - 5) -12 \le 4 + 6(x + 3).

Then


-2x+10-12 \le 4 + 6x+18.

Group the numbers:


-2x-2 \le 6x+22.

Separate terms with x and without x in different sides:


-2x-6x \le 22+2.\\-8x\le 24.

The coefficient at x is -8 and it is negative, then dividing the inequality by -8 you have to change sign in opposite:


x\ge -3.

Answer: Marcie forgot to change sign in last step.

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