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Solve for x
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-12 < 44+x

User Xiaohuo
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Steps to solve:

-12 < 44 + x

~Subtract 44 to both sides

-12 - 44 < 44 - 44 + x

~Simplify

-56 < x

Answer: x > -56

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User Yep
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Answer:

x > -56

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 44 from both sides to get x by itself

-12 < 44 + x

-12 - 44 < 44 + x - 44

-56 < x

Answer: x > -56

User Adedoyin Akande
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