Answer:
B) x ≥ –2 or x < 5
Step-by-step explanation:
We can immediately rule out A) All real numbers, since that will almost never be true for an inequality like this. We can also rule out C) 2 ≤ x < 5, since this is not a compound inequality.
Let's see if B) x ≥ –2 or x < 5 works by plugging in an x value greater than -2 and then, plugging in an x value less than 5.
Plug -1 into x
–4(-1) + 1 ≤ 9
4 + 1 ≤ 9
Combine like terms
5 ≤ 9
This is true, 5 is less than 9, so x ≥ –2 works.
Plug 4 into x
4∕5 + 2 < 3
Combine like terms
2.8 < 3
This is true, 2.8 is less than 3.
It can't be D) no solution now that B works, so B) x ≥ –2 or x < 5 is your answer.
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