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What is the solution to this inequality?

−4x−8>−20

User El Guapo
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Answer:

x < 3

Explanation:

−4x − 8 > −20

Add 8 to both sides.

-4x > -12

Divide both sides by -4. Remember that when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the direction of the inequality sign changes.

-4x/(-4) < -12/(-4)

x < 3

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