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Solve the following inequality. Then place the correct answer in the box provided. Answer in terms of a mixed number. 12z - 3 ≥ 2z - 15

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Answer: -1 1/5

Explanation:


12z-3\ge \:2z-15


12z-3+3\ge \:2z-15+3


12z\ge \:2z-12


12z-2z\ge \:2z-12-2z


10z\ge \:-12


(10z)/(10)\ge (-12)/(10)


z\ge \:-(6)/(5)

-6/5 as a mixed number is -1 1/5

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