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

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Answer:

x<-1/3

Explanation:

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

Distribute

-6x -4 > -8+6

Combine like terms

-6x-4> -2

Add 4 to each side

-6x +4-4 >-2+4

-6x>2

Divide by -6, remembering to flip the inequality

-6x/-6 < 2/-6

x <-1/3

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