Question

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

a. x > x is greater than StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction.
b. x < x is less than StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction.
c. x > 6
d. x < 6

Answer 1

a. x > x is greater than StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction

Explanation:

Answer 2

x>1/6

Explanation:

-2(8x-4)<2x+5

-16x+8<2x+5

-16x-2x+8<5

-18x+8<5

-18x<5-8

-18x<-3

18x<3

x<3/18

x<1/6

x>1/6