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What value of x is in the solution set of 2(4+2x)>5x+5
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What value of x is in the solution set of 2(4+2x)>5x+5

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Answer:

x < 3

Explanation:

2(4+2x)>5x+5

Distribute

8 +4x > 5x+5

Subtract 4x from each side

8 +4x-4x > 5x-4x+5

8 > x+5

Subtract 5 from each side

8-5 > x+5-5

3 > x

X must be less than 3

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