6(x-2)≤5x-14

solve for x

1 answer

6(x-2) ≤ 5x-14

Distribute 6 to both terms inside the parentheses:

6x - 12 ≤ 5x - 14

Subtract 5x from both sides:

6x - 5x - 12 ≤ 5x - 5x - 14

x - 12 ≤ -14

Add 12 to both sides:

x - 12 + 12 ≤ -14 + 12

x ≤ -2

The solution is x ≤ -2.