SOLUTION: I'm trying to help my girl friend's daughter with her homework. I haven't used algebra in probably 50 years since I had it. Can you help me with the steps and solution?? Thanks,

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Question 143498: I'm trying to help my girl friend's daughter with her homework. I haven't used algebra in probably 50 years since I had it. Can you help me with the steps and solution?? Thanks, Jim Fitzgerald
5X <= 10 + 2(3X-4)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5X <= 10 + 2(3X-4)
5x <= 10 + 6x-8
5x <= 2 + 6x
Subtract 5x from both sides; Subtract 2 from both sides.
x >= -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.