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What could be the right answer for this question? with explanation pls. :))

What could be the right answer for this question? with explanation pls. :))-example-1
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Answer:

x ≤ -5

Explanation:

Treat this EXACTLY like you would an equation:

-3(x+4) ≥ x+8

-3x - 12 ≥ x + 8

-4x - 12 ≥ 8

-4x ≥ 20

Except here (when dividing BOTH sides by a negative):

-4x ≥ 20 ⇒ x ≤ -5

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