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How would you solve 15 + x ≤ –45

User Rad Haring
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Answer:

x ≤ -60

Explanation:

15 + x ≤ -45

First step is to get terms on separate sides.

1. Subtract fifteen from both sides

15 + x -15 = x

-45 -15 = -60

x ≤ -60

The less than or equal to sign wouldn't flip since you aren't dividing by a negative number.

Answer: x ≤ -60

User Joseph Haywood
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Answer:


x\le \:-60

Explanation:


15+x\le \:-45

Subtract 15 from both sides:-


15+x-15\le \:-45-15


x\le \:-60

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