Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 2(x + 1 ) - 3(x + 5) ≥ 0

Answer 1

Answer:

The required solution is $x \leq -13$

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the provide inequality.

$2(x + 1 ) - 3(x + 5) \geq0$

Open the parentheses.

$2x + 2 - 3x - 15 \geq 0$

Add and subtract the like terms.

$-x -13 \geq 0$

Add 13 to the both side.

$-x \geq 13$

Multiply both the sides by -1 and reverse the inequality.

$x \leq -13$

Hence, the required solution is $x \leq -13$

Answer 2

When you divide by a negative make sure you switch the sign to the opposite side