Find the solution set for the inequality.
-6 - 2(2 - x)≤-8
A){x|x ≤-5}
B){x|x ≤-4}
C){x|x ≥-5}
D){x|x

Name: Find the solution set for the inequality. -6 - 2(2 - x)≤-8 A){x|x ≤-5} B){x|x ≤-4} C){x|x ≥-5} D){x|x < -5}
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Question

Find the solution set for the inequality.
-6 - 2(2 - x)≤-8
A){x|x ≤-5}
B){x|x ≤-4}
C){x|x ≥-5}
D){x|x < -5}

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First, distribute the -2 across the (2 - x) to get 6 - 4 + 2x ≤ -8. Simplify to get 2 + 2x ≤ -8. Subtract 2 from both sides to get 2x ≤ -10. Divide by 2 to get x ≤ -5.

Find the Solution Set for the Inequality