Question

Solve for x: -2x -4 > 8

A) x < - 6

B) x > - 6

C) x < - 2

D) x > - 2

Answer 1

x < -2

Explanation:

-2x + 4 > 8

-4 -4

-2x > 4

divide both sides by -2

x < -2

Because we divided by a negative number, the sign gets flipped. So, the answer is x < -2

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