What is the solution set for 16.5 > 1.25x + 12.75 but the > has a line underneath it

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The symbol ">" with a line underneath is read as "greater than or equal to." So, the equation 16.5 > 1.25x + 12.75 translates to:

16.5 ≥ 1.25x + 12.75

To find the solution set, we need to isolate x:

16.5 - 12.75 ≥ 1.25x

3.75 ≥ 1.25x

Dividing both sides of the inequality by 1.25:

3.75/1.25 ≥ x

3 ≥ x

Therefore, the solution set for the given inequality is x ≤ 3.