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Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)
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Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

User AleGallagher
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3 - (2x - 5) < -4(x + 2)
-3 - 2x + 5 < -4(x) - 4(2)
-2x + 2 < -4x - 8
+ 4x + 4x
2x + 2 < -8
- 2 - 2
2x < -10
2 2
x < -5

x ∈ (-∞, -5)
User AnilCSE
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your answer is x < -8
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