Question

Solve the inequality 6x − 8 > 4x + 26.

x < 9

x < 17

x > 9

x > 17

Answer 1

Hello,
Answer D (x>17)

6x-8>4x+26
==>6x-4x>26+8
==>2x>34
==>x>17

Answer 2

The last option is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The given inequality is :

`6x-8>4x+26`

Pairing the like terms together we have :

`6x-4x>26+8`

=>
`2x>34`

Now we will divide both sides by 2;

=>
`x>17`

Thus, the answer is
`x>17`.

The last option is the correct answer.