To solve the inequality \( 3x + 9 \geq 6 \), we can follow the steps below:
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Subtract 9 from both sides: \[ 3x + 9 - 9 \geq 6 - 9 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 3x \geq -3 \]
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Divide both sides by 3: \[ \frac{3x}{3} \geq \frac{-3}{3} \quad \Rightarrow \quad x \geq -1 \]
So, finally, the solution is \( x \geq -1 \).
The correct choices from the options you provided are:
- Maluwa subtracts 9 from each side of the inequality and then divides both sides by 3 to obtain the solution \( x \geq -1 \).
- Maluwa subtracts 9 from each side of the inequality and then divides both sides by 3 to obtain the solution \( x \) greater-than-or-equal-to negative 1.
Either of these statements accurately reflects the steps taken in solving the inequality.