Question

What value of x is in the soulution set of -2(3x+2)>-8x+6?

Answer 1

x >5

Explanation:

-2(3x+2)>-8x+6

Distribute

-6x-4 > -8x+6

Add 8x to each side

-6x+8x-4 > -8x+8x+6

2x-4> 6

Add 4 to each side

2x-4> 6+4

2x > 10

Divide by 2

2x/2 >10/2

x >5