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If 2x - 2 < 8 + x, then x <

A) 2
B) 4
C) 9
D) 10

User Mazatsushi
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Answer:

D) 10

Explanation:

2x - 2 < 8 + x

add 2 to both sides:

2x - 2 + 2 < 8 + x + 2

2x < 10 + x

subtract x from both sides:

2x - x < 10 + x - x

x < 10

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