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What value of x is in the solution set of -2(3x + 2) >-8x + 6

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Step-by-step:

-2(3x+2)>-8x+6. divided by 2,-3x-2>-4x+3. the solution set of -2(3x+3)>-8x+6 is {x/x>5}

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User Elmiomar
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Answer:

x >5

Explanation:

-2(3x + 2) >-8x + 6

Distribute

-6x-4 > -8x+6

Add 8x to each side

-6x-4+8x > -8x+8x+6

2x-4 > 6

Add 4 to each side

2x-4+4 > 6+4

2x> 10

Divide by 2

2x/2 >10/2

x >5

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