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5x - 4 ≥ 12 OR 12x + 5 < -4

User Virsha
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Answer:
x\geq 3.2 and
x < -0.75

Explanation


5x-4\geq 12

First you would add 4 to each side.


5x\geq 16

Then divide each side by 5.


x\geq 3.2

Next one,


12x+5 < -4

First you would subtract 5 from both sides.


12x < -9

Then divide both sides by 12.


x < -0.75

User Rafiul
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First one is x ≥ 16/5
Second one is x < -3/4
User Boscarol
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