SOLUTION: 3x - 5 is greater than or equal to 7x + 3 I need help solving this problem. Could someone help me work this problem?

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: 3x - 5 is greater than or equal to 7x + 3
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3x-5%3E=7x%2B3 Start with the given inequality.


3x%3E=7x%2B3%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


3x-7x%3E=3%2B5 Subtract 7x from both sides.


-4x%3E=3%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4x%3E=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3C=%288%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=-2 Reduce.


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So the solution is x%3C=-2