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-2x + 8 >-2 please help​

User Gaddy
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Answer:

x < 5

Explanation:

−2x+8>−2

−2x+8−8>−2−8

−2x>−10

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-2 -2

x < 5

User FlashMark
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Answer:

x > 5

Explanation:

collect like terms

-2x > - 8 - 2

-2x > - 10

Divide both sides by -2

-2 takes out -2 and -2 divides -10 and gives 5

x > 5

User Ayorosmage
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