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PLEASE HELP. 8(n + 4) + 3n > 2(n - 2)

User Nielsbot
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Answer:

n > -4

Explanation:

8(n + 4) + 3n > 2(n - 2)

Solve for inequality

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To solve, we need to isolate the variable :

Distribute :

(8(n) + 8(4)) + 3n > (2(n) - 2(2))

8n + 32 + 3n > 2n - 4

Add like terms :

11n + 32 > 2n -4

Subtract 2n from both sides :

9n > -36

Divide 9 from both sides :

n > -4

User Robert Hegner
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Answer:

n>-4

Explanation:

8(n + 4) +3n > 2(n -2)

8n+32+3n > 2n-4

9n>-36

n>-4

User Stusherwin
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