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Solve for x: −8 < x − 1 < 5

−7 < x < 6
7 < x < 6
−7 > x > 6
7 > x > 6

User TyChen
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Answer:

A. −7 < x < 6.

Explanation:

x: −8 < x − 1 < 5

--->

−7 < x < 6

Solve for x: −8 < x − 1 < 5 −7 < x < 6 7 < x < 6 −7 > x > 6 7 &gt-example-1
User Andrew Hulterstrom
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Hey!

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Solve: -8 < x - 1 < 5

Add 1 to each part: 1 + -8 < 1 + x - 1 < 1 + 5

Simplify: -7 < x < 6

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Answer:

-7 < x < 6

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Hope This Helped! Good Luck!

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