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20 March, 15:09

When 6 less than 3 times a number is increased by 2, it's at least 5 times the same number decreased by 8. Find the solution set.

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  1. 20 March, 15:48
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    X is less than or equal to 2.

    3x - 6 + 2 ≥ 5x - 8

    Subtract 3x from both sides.

    -6 + 2 ≥ 2x - 8

    Combine like terms.

    -4 ≥ 2x - 8

    Add 8 to both sides.

    4 ≥ 2x

    Divide both sides by 2.

    x ≤ 2
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