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Which one of the following is a representation (not to scale and in bold) of all values of \( x \) satisfying the inequality \( 2 - 5x \leq \frac{-6x - 5}{3} \) on the real number line?

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To solve inequalities involving fractions, first eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides by the denominator, and then proceed with the algebraic steps.
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  • C
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The Correct Option is C

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First, let's solve the inequality: \[ 2 - 5x \leq \frac{-6x - 5}{3}. \] Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the denominator: \[ 3(2 - 5x) \leq -6x - 5. \] Expanding both sides: \[ 6 - 15x \leq -6x - 5. \] Now, move the terms involving \( x \) to one side: \[ 6 + 5 \leq -6x + 15x. \] Simplifying: \[ 11 \leq 9x. \] Now, divide by 9: \[ x \geq \frac{11}{9}. \] Thus, the solution is \( x \geq \frac{11}{9} \), which corresponds to a closed circle on \( \frac{11}{9} \) and extending to the right. The representation that matches this solution is option (C).
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