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Solve the given inequality for real \(x:\frac{ (2x -1)}{3} ≥ \frac{(3x -2)}{4} - \frac{(2-x)}{5}\).

Updated On: Jan 23, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Given Inequality:

\( \frac{2x - 1}{3} \ge \frac{3x - 2}{4} - \frac{2 - x}{5} \)


Step 1: Take LCM of denominators (3, 4, 5)

LCM = 60

Multiply both sides by 60:

\( 20(2x - 1) \ge 15(3x - 2) - 12(2 - x) \)


Step 2: Simplify both sides

Left-hand side:
20(2x − 1) = 40x − 20

Right-hand side:
15(3x − 2) = 45x − 30
12(2 − x) = 24 − 12x

So,

Right-hand side = 45x − 30 − 24 + 12x = 57x − 54


Step 3: Form the inequality

40x − 20 ≥ 57x − 54


Step 4: Solve the inequality

40x − 57x ≥ −54 + 20

−17x ≥ −34

Dividing by −17 (inequality sign reverses):

\( x \le 2 \)


Graphical Representation on Number Line:

A closed circle at 2 and the region to the left of 2 is shaded.


Final Answer:

The solution set is
{ x ∣ x ≤ 2 }

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