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What are two steps in solving the inequality -2(x+4) > 3

What are two steps in solving the inequality -2(x+4) > 3-example-1
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Answer:


\large\text{Distribute the negative 2}\\\text{Add 8 to both sides of the inequality}

Explanation:


-2(x+4)>3\qquad\text{Distribute the negative 2}\\\\(-2)(x)+(-2)(4)>3\\\\-2x-8>3\qquad\text{Add 8 to both sides of the inequality}\\\\-2x-8+8>3+8\\\\-2x>11

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