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What is the solution to -2(8x - 4) < 2x + 5?

User Nick Zani
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Answer:

x = - 10

Explanation:

User WorieN
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Answer:

x > 1/6

Explanation:

Perform the indicated multiplication. Then:

-16x + 8 < 2x + 5

Combining the x terms, we get:

8 < 18x + 5.

Simplifying further, we get:

3 < 18x, so that 3/18 < x, or x > 1/6

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