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What is the answer to 4x − 12 −x ≥ 3

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Answer:

x ≥ 5

Explanation:

4x - 12 - x ≥ 3

Combine like terms: 4x and -x

3x−12 ≥ 3

Add 12 to both sides

3x − 12 + 12 ≥ 3 + 12

3x ≥ 15

Divide both sides by 3

3 / 3x ≥ 15 / 3

x ≥ 5

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34x=1234x=12

Multiply both sides of the equation by 4343.

43⋅34⋅x=43⋅1243⋅34⋅x=43⋅12

Simplify both sides of the equation.

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