SOLUTION: I need help with the following inequality please; Im missing a step somewhere and can't figure out where: 1/3x - 2 <= 2/3x -6 I know the answer is x >= 12 Just need help w

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Question 296579: I need help with the following inequality please; Im missing a step somewhere and can't figure out where:
1/3x - 2 <= 2/3x -6 I know the answer is x >= 12 Just need help with the steps please.

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3x - 2 <= 2/3x -6
1/3x -2/3x <=2-6
-1/3x<= -4
-1/x<=-12
x<=1/12
x=>12