Question

Solve the inequality: 3x + 2 ≤ 17
Answer: X>=-5

Answer 1

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Answer 2

3x + 2 <= 17 --- subtract 2 from both sides
3x <= 17 - 2
3x <= 15 -- divide both sides by 3
x >= 5 (not -5)

Answer 3

\(\Large 3x\leq 15\\
\Large x\leq \dfrac{15}{3}\\
\Large x\leq 5\)
the inequality sign only chandes when u multiply
or divide both sides by \(\Large -1\)