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For which values of x is the inequality 3(1 + x) > x + 17 true?

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Answer:

2018

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User Deepak Tagadiya
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Answer:

x>7

Explanation:

3(1 + x) > x + 17

distribute

3 + 3x> x+17

subtract x from each side

3 +3x-x > x-x+17

3+2x > 17

subtract 3 from each side

3-3+2x > 17-3

2x>14

divide by 2

2x/2 > 14/2

x>7


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