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What is the solution set of this inequality? 8(x-5)-3x>/= -20

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Answer:

x is greater than or equal to 4

Explanation:

User Jainarine
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Answer:

[ 4, ∞ )

Explanation:

Given

8(x - 5) - 3x ≥ - 20 ← distribute and simplify left side

8x - 40 - 3x ≥ - 20

5x - 40 ≥ - 20 ( add 40 to both sides )

5x ≥ 20 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x ≥ 4

Solution set is [ 4, ∞ )

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