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Which value of x is a solution of 8> (x-6)-2

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The answer is x is equal to 16
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Answer:

The answer is x < 16.

Explanation:

1) Remove parentheses.


8 > x - 6 - 2

2) Simplify x - 6 - 2 to x - 8.


8 > x - 8

3) Add 8 to both sides.


8 + 8 > x

4) Simplify 8 + 8 to 16.


16 > x

4) Switch sides.


x < 16

Therefor, the answer is x > 16.

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