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What is a correct first step in solving the inequality –4(3 – 5x)≥ –6x + 9?

–12 – 20x ≤ –6x + 9
–12 – 20x ≥ –6x + 9
–12 + 20x ≤ –6x + 9
–12 + 20x ≥ –6x + 9

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Distribute −4: −4(3) = −12 and −4(−5x) = +20x, so the inequality becomes

−12 + 20x ≥ −6x + 9.

(Option 4.)