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What is the solution to

2x + 8 < 3x - 4?


A) X < 12
B) X > 12/5
C) X > 12
D) X < 12/5

2 Answers

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

User Jgillich
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Answer:

The answer is choices C.

Explanation:

Let's solve your inequality step-by-step.

2x+8<3x−4

Step 1: Subtract 3x from both sides.

2x+8−3x<3x−4−3x

−x+8<−4

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

−x+8−8<−4−8

−x<−12

Step 3: Divide both sides by -1.

−x/-1<−12/-1

x>12

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