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What is 8(12-1/4x)>82

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I got 72>82 so that would be a false statement

Adam Arold answered Dec 17, 2018

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First, solve for the left side.

8 * 12 = 96.

1/4 of 8 = 2

-2x + 96 > 82

Subtract 96 from both sides.

-2x > -14

Divide by -2, and since you are dividing both sides by a negative the sign flips.

Your answer:
x < 7

KevinOelen answered Dec 20, 2018

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