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-2x - 5 \leq 7
Pls give an explanation!

User Reinto
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Answer:

x ≥ - 6

Explanation:

Given

- 2x - 5 ≤ 7 ( add 5 to both sides )

- 2x ≤ 12

Divide both sides by - 2, reversing the symbol as a result of dividing by a negative quantity.

x ≥ - 6

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