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Solve for x: -2x - 4 > 8

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Given the following question:

-2x - 4 > 8

Add 4 on both sides

-4 + 4 = 0

8 + 4 = 12

-2x > 8

Isolate the variable

-2x/-2 = x

8/-2 = -4

x < -4

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