Marietta G. answered 09/20/13
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-8x+7 ≤ 23
1. Group Like Terms
-8x + 7 ≤ 23
-8x ≤ 23 - 7
-8x ≤ 16
2. Divide by (-8) on both sides
Remember that whenever you divide or
multiply by a negative number the
inequality changes direction.
-8x ≤ 16
x ≥ 16/-8
x ≥ -2