SOLUTION: I need help solving this problem, 3/8(7+2x)+3 is greater than or equal to 18

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Question 205990: I need help solving this problem,
3/8(7+2x)+3 is greater than or equal to 18
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3/8)(7+2x) +3 >= 18
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(3/8) (7+2x) >= 15
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Multiply by 8
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3(7+2x) >= 120
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21+6x >= 120
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6x >= 99
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x >= 16.5
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Check,,,(3/8) (7+2(16.5)) +3 >= 18
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(3/8)(40) +3 >= 18
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15+3 >= 18,,,,,,ok