-5(2x+2)is greater than or equal to -10x-17

I am ok with the first part i get -10x+10 then the greater than or equal to sign messes me up > -10-17. What is next?

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-5(2x+2)≥-10x-17,

-10x-10≥-10x-17,

-10≥-17 is not true; -10>-17 is always true (-10 is more positive than -17). -10≠-17.
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