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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-1\ge\frac{a+6}{4}$$

Solve for a

$a\leq -10$

Solution Steps

Multiply both sides by $4$. Since $4$ is positive, the inequality direction remains the same.

$$-4\geq a+6$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side. This changes the sign direction.

$$a+6\leq -4$$

Subtract $6$ from both sides.

$$a\leq -4-6$$

Subtract $6$ from $-4$ to get $-10$.

$$a\leq -10$$