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What value of x is in the solution set of the inequality 4x – 12 ≤ 16 + 8x?

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Answer:


x \ge -7

Explanation:

We can solve this inequality using algebraic manipulation.

I will isolate x on the right side of the equation.


4x - 12 \le 16 + 8x

↓ subtract 16 from both sides


4x - 12 - 16 \le 8x

↓ simplify by subtracting constants


4x - 28 \le 8x

↓ move all x's to the right side by subtracting
4x from both sides


-28 \le 8x - 4x

↓ simplify the x's by subtraction


-28 \le 4x

↓ divide both sides by 4 to isolate 1 multiple of x


-7 \le x

↓ (optional) flip the equation so x is on the left


x \ge -7

x is greater than or equal to negative 7.

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