Let's solve the inequality step by step:
Distribute the terms: \[ 2(3x + 7) - 8(x + 3) \leq 0 \] \[ 6x + 14 - 8x - 24 \leq 0 \]
Combine like terms: \[ (6x - 8x) + (14 - 24) \leq 0 \] \[ -2x - 10 \leq 0 \]
Add 10 to both sides: \[ -2x \leq 10 \]
Divide by -2 (remember to flip the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number): \[ x \geq -5 \]
Thus, the solution to the inequality \(2(3x + 7) - 8(x + 3) \leq 0\) is: \[ x \geq -5 \]