Solve Using the Multiplication Principle $$- 7 a + 9 \geq - 8 a + 12$$

question 175

Multiple Choice

Solve using the multiplication principle.
- $$- 7 a + 9 \geq - 8 a + 12$$

• A) \(\{ a \mid a \geq 3 \}\)
• B) \(\{ a \mid a < - 7 \}\)
• C) \(\{ a \mid a \leq 3 \}\)
• D) \(\{ a \mid a > - 7 \}\)

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