College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Solving Inequalities - 1.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 128: 88

Answer

$x\leq-\frac{17}{9}$

Work Step by Step

We simplify as follows: $2(3x+5)^{-1}\leq-3$ $\frac{2}{3x+5}\leq-3$ $2\leq-3(3x+5)$ $2\leq-9x-15$ $9x\leq-17$ $x\leq-\frac{17}{9}$
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