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Complete the steps to solve the linear inequality. Enter the simplified result of each step. 6-2(x-4)<5(1-x)

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Answer: x < -3

Explanation:

remove brackets from both sides

6 - 2x + 8 < 5 - 5x

14 - 2x < 5 - 5x

Move so variable is on one side

14 - 2x + 5x < 5

Move so constants are on one side

-2x + 5x < 5 - 14

Collect like terms

3x < -9

Divide both sides by 3

X < -3

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