Which of the following is not a way to represent the solution of the inequality 5 (x + 2) greater than or equal to 7x + 2 (x - 1) ?

x ≤ 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The best way to represent an inequality is simplifying it in the simplest way possible.

5 (x + 2) ≥ 7x + 2 (x - 1)

5x + 10 ≥ 7x + 2x - 2

5x + 10 ≥ 9x - 2

5x - 9x ≥ - 2 - 10

-4x ≥ - 12

Dividing by - 4 on both sides,

-4x ≥ - 12

x ≤ 3 ⇒ This is the best way to represent the solution of 5 (x + 2) ≥ 7x + 2 (x - 1).