Question

–2(x – 3) ≥ 5 – (x + 3)

Answer 1

-2(x-3)
distribute -2
what u get ?

Answer 2

-2x + 6

Answer 3

yes, what about 5 – (x + 3)

Answer 4

5 -x +(-3)??

Answer 5

thats 5-x-3 = 2-x
right ?

Answer 6

uhh i don't know :b where u get the 2-x?

Answer 7

5-x-3
= (5-3) -x
combining like terms

Answer 8

2 - x oh i see :)

Answer 9

yes.
so u have now
-2x+6 ≥ 2-x
can u solve further ?

Answer 10

ya sure add x to both sides

-2x + 6 >= 2 - x
+x +x
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-x + 6 >= 2 then aubtract 6 from both sides
-6 -6
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-x = -6 Am I right?

Answer 11

right side,2-6 = ?

Answer 12

-4 sorry

Answer 13

so -x ≥ -4
then ?

Answer 14

divide??

Answer 15

The sign would turn the other way right?

Answer 16

divide or multiply by -1
but when u do so, flip the sign..
yes! u know it :)

Answer 17

wohoo alright thanks hartnn!! so it would become positive x <= 4

Answer 18

absolutely!

Answer 19

x\(\le\)4

Answer 20

-2(x - 3) ≥ 5 - (x + 3)
-2x + 6 ≥ 5 - x - 3
-x ≥ -4
x ≤ 4