Question

Solve: −3(5+8x)−20≤−11

Answer 1

-3(5 + 8x) - 20 ≤ -11  |use distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

-15 - 24x - 20 ≤ -11

-35 - 24x ≤ -11    |add 35 to both sides

-24x ≤ 24      |change signs

24x ≥ -24    |divide both sides by 24

x ≥ -1