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Please solve the following inequality 2(3 - x) ≥ 14

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

6-2x≥14 (/expand )

-2x≥14-6=-2x≥8

x≤8/-2=-4

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Answer:

x ≤ -4

Explanation:

2(3 - x) ≥ 14

Divide by 2

2/2(3 - x) ≥ 14/2

(3 - x) ≥ 7

Subtract 3 from each side

3-x-3 ≥ 7-3

- x ≥ 4

Divide each side by -1, remembering to flip the inequality

x ≤ -4

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