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Solve 5x + 8 < 3(x + 2)​

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Answer:

x < - 1

Explanation:

Given

5x + 8 < 3(x + 2) ← distribute

5x + 8 < 3x + 6 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

2x + 8 < 6 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

2x < - 2 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x < - 1

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