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Which choice describes the value of m when –5(m + 1) ≤ 23?

User Latlio
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Answer:

m
\leq-5.6

Explanation:

-5m-5
\leq23

-5m
\leq28

m
\leq-5.6

User Dionna
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Answer:

m ≥- 28 / 5

Explanation:

–5(m + 1) ≤ 23

Distribute

-5m -5 ≤ 23

Add 5 to each side

-5m -5+5 ≤ 23+5

-5m ≤ 28

Divide each side by -5, remembering to flip the inequality

-5m/-5 ≥ 28 / -5

m ≥- 28 / 5

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