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3(x-4)-2>5x solve for x

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Answer: x<-7

Step-by-step explanation: 3(x-4)= 3x-12

3x-14>5x

5x-3x=2x

-14>2x

-14/2=-7

-7>x

User Atorian
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Answer:

x < -7

Explanation:

3(x-4)-2>5x

3x - 12 - 2 > 5x

3x - 14 > 5x

-2x > 14

x < -7

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