What value of x is in the solution set of 3 times open paren x minus 4 close paren is greater than or equal to 5 x plus 2 ?
Answer
A
10
B
5
C
negative 10
D
negative 5
Explanation
Distribute 3 to get 3x − 12 ≥ 5x + 2. Subtract 3x and 2 from both sides: −14 ≥ 2x, so x ≤ −7. Of the choices, negative 10 is at most −7, so it is in the solution set.
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