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3(v-4) ≥ 5v - 24 what is the answer to this and the solving explanation

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Answer:

v ≤ 6

Explanation:

SOLVING THE INEQUALITY:

3(v - 4) ≥ 5v - 24

⇔ 3v - 12 ≥ 5v - 24 (Expand the left hand side expression)

⇔ 24 - 12 ≥ 5v - 3v (isolate the variable v)

⇔ 12 ≥ 2v (Simplify)

⇔ 6 ≥ v (Both sides divided by 6)

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