INEQUALITIES 1

Find x in the following inequality 2x+50 ≤ 72

Solution

2x+50 ≤ 72

2x ≤ 72 – 50

2x≤ 22

2x  ≤  22         [ dividing by 2 on both sides]

2        2

x ≤ 11

Hence x ≤ 11

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Find x in the following inequality 3x + 36 ≤ 87