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Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

A- x < −8

B- x > −8

C- x < −3

D- x > −3

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3 - 2x + 5 < -4(x + 2)
-2x + 8 < -4(x + 2)
-2x + 8 < -4x - 8
-2x + 8 + 4x < -8
2x + 8 < -8
2x < -8 - 8
2x < -16
x < -16/2
x < -8

Answer: A) x < -8

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