SOLUTION: 0.7(7x+3) ≥ 1.8 - (x + 9)

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Question 328044: 0.7(7x+3) ≥ 1.8 - (x + 9)
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0.7(7x+3) ≥ 1.8 - (x + 9)
Treat it lke a regular equation.
4.9x + 2.1 ≥ 1.8 - x - 9
4.9x + x ≥ -2.1 + 1.8 - 9
5.9x ≥ -0.3 - 9
5.9x ≥ -9.3
x ≥ -9.3/5.9
x ≥ -1.576271186, which can be rounded to the nearest tenths.
x ≥ -1.6