Question

Solve the inaquality 2(x-1)>8

`2(x - 1) \geqslant 8`

Answer 1

2(x-1)≥8

1. Divide both sides by 2 on the way towards isolating x on the left side:
x-1 ≥ 4
2. Add 1 to both sides to isolate x: x≥5

That's it. The solution set consists of all real numbers = to or greater than 5.