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Solve the inequality for

x.

-1/2x-2<-6x+6
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

User Faigjaz
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Am going to assume -(1/2)x

-(1/2)x - 2 < -6x + 6

-0.5x + 6x < 6 + 2

5.5x < 8

x < 8/5.5

x < 16/11
User Trevor Bernard
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lets move the alike terms together -1/2x+6x<6+2
11/2x<8
x=16/11
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