How do you solve #7x-2x-x>=24+3x#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-24T14:34:03

See a solution process below:

First, consolidate like terms on the left side of the equation:

#7x - 2x - 1x >= 24 + 3x#

#(7 - 2 - 1)x >= 24 + 3x#

#4x >= 24 + 3x#

Now, subtract #color(red)(3x)# from each side of the equation to solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#4x - color(red)(3x) >= 24 + 3x - color(red)(3x)#

#(4 - color(red)(3))x >= 24 + 0#

#1x >= 24#

#x >= 24#