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What is the solution to –2(8x – 4) < 2x + 5?

x > x is greater than StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction.
x < x is less than StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction.
x > 6
x < 6

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Answer:

1/6 < x

Explanation:

–2(8x – 4) < 2x + 5

Distribute

-16x +8 < 2x+5

Add 16x to each side

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

8<18x+5

Subtract 5 from each side

8-5 < 18x+5-5

3 <18x

Divide each side by 18

3/18 <18x/18

1/6 < x

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