To solve the inequality \(2 - 3(x - 1) \geq x - 7\), we need to first simplify the expression by distributing and combining like terms. Then, isolate the variable \(x\) on one side of the inequality to find the solution set.
Step 1: Simplify the Inequality
Start with the inequality:
\[
2 - 3(x - 1) \geq x - 7
\]
Distribute the \(-3\) across the terms inside the parentheses:
\[
2 - 3x + 3 \geq x - 7
\]
Combine like terms:
\[
5 - 3x \geq x - 7
\]
Step 2: Isolate the Variable
Add \(3x\) to both sides to get all terms involving \(x\) on one side:
\[
5 \geq 4x - 7
\]
Add \(7\) to both sides to isolate the term with \(x\):
\[
12 \geq 4x
\]
Divide both sides by \(4\) to solve for \(x\):
\[
3 \geq x
\]