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What value of x is in the solution set of 3(x – 4) ≥ 5x + 2?

User JoGe
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Answer:

-7, -8, -9, -10, etc.

Explanation:

3(x – 4) ≥ 5x + 2

3x - 12 ≥ 5x + 2

3x - 5x ≥ 2 + 12

-2x ≥ 14

-x ≥ 7

x ≤ -7

Values of x in the solution set include -7, -8, -9, -10, etc.

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