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Which inequality represents all the solutions of -2(3x + 6) ≥ 4(x + 7)?

A. x ≥ -4
B. x ≤ -4
C. x ≥ 8
D. x ≤ 8

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Answer:B

Explanation:

User Ari Singh
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Answer is B: x≤-4

Explanation:

-2(3x+6)≥4(x+7)

distribute

-6x-12≥4x+28

add 12 on both sides and subtract 4x on both sides

-10x≥40

divide by -10 on both sides. keep in mind that this flips the inequality sign.

x≤-4

User Yaroslavm
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