Question

Solve the following inequality: 2(x+1)-(-x+5) is less than or equal to -18

Answer 1

x ≤-5

Explanation:

2(x+1)-(-x+5) ≤ -18

Distribute

2x+2 +x-5≤-18

Combine like terms

3x -3 ≤-18

Add 3 to each side

3x-3+3 ≤-18+3

3x ≤-15

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 ≤-15/3

x ≤-5