Solve the inequality.

-2x - 1 ≥ 9

Question 4 options:

x ≤ - 5

x ≥ - 5

x ≥ 5

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Phoenix

12 June, 10:10

Solve the inequality.

-2x - 1 ≥ 9

Question 4 options:

x ≤ - 5

x ≥ - 5

x ≥ 5

+5

Answers (2)

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Marsh · Answer 1

x ≤ - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

- 2x - 1 ≥ 9 (add 1 to both sides)

- 2x ≥ 10

Divide both sides by - 2, reversing the symbol as a result of dividing by a negative quantity.

x ≤ - 5

Lillie Oconnell · Answer 2

x ≤ - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

-2x - 1 ≥ 9

-2x ≥ 10

Divide both sides by - 2

(Flip/reverse the inequality when you multiply/divide by a negative value)

x ≤ 10/-2

x ≤ - 5

Solve the inequality.-2x - 1 ≥ 9Question 4 options:x ≤ - 5x ≥ - 5x ≥ 5

Solve the inequality.

-2x - 1 ≥ 9

Question 4 options:

x ≤ - 5

x ≥ - 5

x ≥ 5