Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 2 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities - 2.4 Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.4 Exercises - Page 175: 55

Answer

$x \leq -\frac{16}{3}$

Work Step by Step

Collect constants on the right side of the inequality by subtracting $5$ from each side of the inequality: $\frac{3x}{2} \leq -8$ Multiply each side by $2$ to get rid of the fraction: $3x \leq -16$ Divide each side by $3$ to solve for $x$: $x \leq -\frac{16}{3}$
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