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The inequality 3x+2>x+8 is equivalent to 1.x>-3/2 2.x>3/2 3.x>3 4.x<3

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Start with 3x+2>x+8.
Subtract x from both sides, obtaining: 2x + 2 > 8.
Subtract 2 from both sides, obtaining: 2x > 6
Divide both terms by 2: x > 3 (answer)
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