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10x - 8 > 2 (4x + 2) what is x

User Jhinzmann
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Answer:

x>6

Explanation:

10x-8 > 2(4x+2)

Distribute:

10x-8 > 8x+4

Add 8 to both sides/ Move the -8 to the right side by adding it

10x > 8x + 12

Subtract 8x from both sides

2x > 12

Simplify by dividing both sides by 2

x > 6

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