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

Updated On: Jan 23, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Given Inequality:

\( \frac{3(x - 2)}{5} \le \frac{5(2 - x)}{3} \)


Step 1: Eliminate denominators

Multiply both sides by LCM of 5 and 3, i.e., 15:

\( 9(x - 2) \le 25(2 - x) \)


Step 2: Expand both sides

Left-hand side:

\( 9x - 18 \)

Right-hand side:

\( 50 - 25x \)


Step 3: Form the inequality

\( 9x - 18 \le 50 - 25x \)


Step 4: Solve the inequality

\( 9x + 25x \le 50 + 18 \)

\( 34x \le 68 \)

\( x \le 2 \)


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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