Solve the following inequality: 2 (x+1) - (-x+5) is less than or equal to - 18

x ≤-5

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (x+1) - (-x+5) ≤ - 18

Distribute

2x+2 + x-5≤-18

Combine like terms

3x - 3 ≤-18

Add 3 to each side

3x-3+3 ≤-18+3

3x ≤-15

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 ≤-15/3

x ≤-5