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Solve 3(x + 2) > x.

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3(x + 2) > x
3x + 6 > x
3x - 3x + 6 > x - 3x
6 > -2x
6/-2 < -2x/-2
-3< x
(When dividing by a negative, reverse the direction of the inequality side, reverse it EVERY time you divide by a negative)

ANSWER: -3 < x
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