Solved on Jan 11, 2024

Solve the inequality x1312x-\frac{1}{3} \leq \frac{1}{2} and find the solution set.

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are solving the inequality x1312x-\frac{1}{3} \leq \frac{1}{2}.
2. We need to isolate xx to one side of the inequality.

STEP 2

To isolate xx, we will first eliminate the fraction on the left side by adding 13\frac{1}{3} to both sides of the inequality.
x13+1312+13x - \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3} \leq \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}

STEP 3

Simplify both sides of the inequality by combining like terms.
x12+13x \leq \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}

STEP 4

To add the fractions on the right side, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) for 2 and 3 is 6.
x36+26x \leq \frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6}

STEP 5

Now add the fractions with the common denominator.
x36+26=56x \leq \frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6} = \frac{5}{6}

STEP 6

The inequality is now simplified to:
x56x \leq \frac{5}{6}
This means that xx is less than or equal to 56\frac{5}{6}.
The correct answer is: x56x \leq \frac{5}{6}.

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