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what is the solution to -2(8 x - 4) < 2x + 5

o x>1/6
o x<1/6
o x>6
o x<6

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Answer:

1/6 <x

Explanation:

-2(8 x - 4) < 2x + 5

distribute

-16x+8 < 2x+5

Add 16x to each side

-16x+16+8 < 2x+16x+5

8<18x+5

Subtract 5 from each side

8-5 < 18x+5-5

3<18x

Divide by 18

3/18 <18x/18

1/6 <x

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