How do you solve #21x + 798\leq 1281#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-24T14:54:07

#x <= 23#

Treat the inequality like an equation.

#21x +798 <= 1281#

First, subtract #798# from both sides of the equation:

#21x <= 483#

Then divide both sides of the equation by #21#

#x <= 23#

(If you multiply or divide by a negative number, then the inequality sign will change around.)