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Solve for x: 5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4) can someone explain to me how to do this inequality please.

User Joice
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5-(x+5)>-2(x+4) *Distribute the -2
5-(x+5)>-2x-4 *Subtract 5
-(x+5)>-2x-9 *Distribute -1
-x-5>-2x-9 *Add 2x
x-5>-9 *Add 5
x>4

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