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What value of x is in the solution set of 3(x-4) > 5x + 2?

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Answer:

x < -7

Explanation:

Eliminate parentheses:

3x -12 > 5x +2

-14 > 2x . . . . . . . . . add -2-3x

-7 > x . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 2

Any value of x less than -7 is in the solution set.

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