Solve the inequality 2x - 5 <= -x + 12 - 7x + 18.

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To solve the inequality, we need to simplify both sides and isolate the variable x.
Starting with the left side of the inequality:
2x - 5

And simplifying the right side:
- x + 12 - 7x + 18 = -8x + 30

Combining the terms:
2x - 5 <= -8x + 30

Adding 8x to both sides:
2x + 8x - 5 <= -8x + 30 + 8x
10x - 5 <= 30

Adding 5 to both sides:
10x - 5 + 5 <= 30 + 5
10x <= 35

Dividing both sides by 10:
(10x)/10 <= 35/10
x <= 3.5

Therefore, the solution to the inequality is x <= 3.5.