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Solve 5x+x−3x>−12.

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User Brad Werth
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Answer:

Therefore, x > -4 .

Explanation:

First, you have to collect like terms :

5x + x - 3x > -12

3x > -12

Next, you have to divide both sides by 3 in order to eliminate 3 on the left side :

3x > -12

3x ÷ 3 > - 12 ÷ 3

x > -4

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