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Which number satisfies the inequality 12x + 19 + 8 > 120?

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12x > 120 - 19 - 8
12x > 93
x >
(93)/(12)
7 3/4 or 7.75
7.75 x 12 = 93
93 + 19 + 8 = 120
x = 7 3/4 or 7.75

12 x 8 = 96 + 19 + 8 = 123
123 > 120
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