Question 1079823
8 − 5x ≥ x + 7 


Solve it like you would a linear equation.



-5x - x ≥ 7 - 8



-6x ≥ - 1


We now divide both sides by -6. Since we are to divide by a negative number, 


reverse the inequality sign to less than or equal to.


x ≤ -1/-6


x ≤ 1/6


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