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Solve for −5(x + 4) ≥ 4x − 38

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Answer:

x ≤ 2

Explanation:

Eliminate parentheses, collect terms, separate variable terms from constant terms.

-5(x +4) ≥ 4x -38 . . . . . given

-5x -20 ≥ 4x -38 . . . . . eliminate parentheses

-20 ≥ 9x -38 . . . . . . . . add 5x

18 ≥ 9x . . . . . . . . . . . . . add 38

2 ≥ x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 9

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