SOLUTION: 2 − x ≥ 3x + 18

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Question 777907: 2 − x ≥ 3x + 18
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2-x%3E=3x%2B18 Start with the given inequality.


-x%3E=3x%2B18-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


-x-3x%3E=18-2 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-4x%3E=18-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4x%3E=16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C=%2816%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


x%3C=-4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C=-4