solve the inequality
x+17 is equal to or less than -5
a x is less than or equal to 12 **
b x is less than or equal to -12
c x is less than or equal to 22
d x is less than or equal to -22
To solve the inequality x + 17 ≤ -5, we need to isolate the variable x. Here's how you can do it:
1. Start with the inequality: x + 17 ≤ -5.
2. Subtract 17 from both sides of the inequality: x + 17 - 17 ≤ -5 - 17.
This simplifies to: x ≤ -22.
So, the correct answer is option d) x is less than or equal to -22.