SOLUTION: Hi, my name is Kym and im in 10th grade and am doing Algebra 1 and i have no clue how to do inequalities. So i was wondering if u could help me. 3x + 5 is less than or equal to 2x

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Question 692176: Hi, my name is Kym and im in 10th grade and am doing Algebra 1 and i have no clue how to do inequalities. So i was wondering if u could help me. 3x + 5 is less than or equal to 2x - 1 If u could please help me with that, i'd really appreciate it. My email address is Kaelee14@gmail.com. Thank you :)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

3x%2B5%3C=2x-1 Start with the given inequality.


3x%3C=2x-1-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


3x-2x%3C=-1-5 Subtract 2x from both sides.


x%3C=-1-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


x%3C=-6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C=-6