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Solve for (x): (14.5x − 5(x + 2) ≤ 4 + 4(4 − 1/8x)

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Answer:x ≤ 3

Explanation:

(14.5x − 5(x + 2) ≤ 4 + 4(4 − 1/8x)
14.5x - 5x-10 ≤ 4 + 16 - 1/2x Get rid of the parenthesis

9.5x-10 ≤ 20-1/2x Combine like terms

10x - 10 ≤ 20

10x/10 ≤ 30/10

x ≤ 3

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