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For 2 + 5(x-3) > 3x + 11, the answer is x>

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Answer:

x >12

Explanation:

2 + 5(x-3) > 3x + 11

Distribute

2 + 5x - 15 > 3x+11

Combine like terms

5x -13 > 3x+11

Subtract 3x from each side

5x-13-3x> 3x+11-3x

2x-13 > 11

Add 13 to each side

3x-13+13> 11+13

2x> 24

Divide by 2

2x/2 > 24/2

x >12

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