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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following shows the solution set of the inequality x − 7 ≤ -5? http://www.teenmesh.com/index.php/905/help-me-please Help me.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, if you have x-7 less than or equal to -5, what is x less tha nor equal to?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

x − 7 ≤ -5 x − 7+7 ≤ -5+7 ... Add 7 to both sides. x ≤ ???

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

keep in mind that -5+7 is the same as 7 + (-5) or 7 - 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B right??

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

both are correct x ≤ 2 which means you go with graph B

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