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Solve 2/3x > 8 or 2/3x < 4. x x > 16/3 or x < 8/3 Ø

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Answer:

The first choice is the one you want

Explanation:

Solve the inequalities one at a time:


(2)/(3)x>8

Multiply both sides by 3:

2x > 24 and

x > 12

For the next one:


(2)/(3)x <4

Again, multiply both sides by 3:

2x < 12 and

x < 6

So the solution set is {x I x > 12 or x < 6}

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