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What is the solution to the given inequality?

-2x + 4 < 12

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Answer:

x > - 4

Explanation:

- 2x + 4 < 12 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

- 2x < 8

Divide both sides by - 2, reversing the symbol as a result of dividing by a negative quantity.

x > - 4

User Juan Torres
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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

-2x +4 < 12

-2x < 12 -4

-2x < 8

x > -8/2

x > -4

User Blorgbeard
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