Hello there! :)
The first step is to use the Distributive Property.
It states that
a(b+c)=ab+ac
Let's distribute 3, using this property:
3(x-6)=3x-18
Now, our inequality looks like so:
12+x≤3x-18
The next step is to move the variables to the left, using the opposite operation:
12+x-3x≤-18
12-2x≤-18
Now, move all the numbers to the right, using the opposite operation:
-2x≤-18-12
-2x≤-30
Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.
Remember that when we divide by a negative variable, we change the inequality sign:
x≥15
Therefore, x≥15
Hope it helps.
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