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-8x + 2x – 16 < -5x + 7x

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Answer:

x > 2

Explanation:

Given

- 8x + 2x - 16 < - 5x + 7x ← simplify both sides

- 6x - 16 < 2x ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 8x - 16 < 0 ( add 16 to both sides )

- 8x < - 16 ( divide both sides by - 8 )

Remembering to reverse the symbol as a consequence of dividing by a negative value.

x > 2

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