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Which number line represents the solution set for the inequality 3(8 – 4x) < 6(x – 5)?

A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 3 and a bold line starts at 3 and is pointing to the left.
A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at 3 and a bold line starts at 3 and is pointing to the right.
A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at negative 3 and a bold line starts at negative 3 and is pointing to the left.
A number line from negative 5 to 5 in increments of 1. An open circle is at negative 3 and a bold line starts at negative 3 and is pointing to the right.

User Elvin
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~inequality

3(8 - 4x) < 6(x - 5)

= 24 - 12x < 6x - 30

= -12x - 6x < - 30 - 24

= -18x < - 54

= x > 3 ✔️

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