Solve the following inequality. 2x + 2(x+5) <+4(8

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Solve the following inequality.
2x + 2(x+5) <+4(8 – 20)

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Answer:

x <-14.5

Explanation:

2x + 2(x+5) <+4(8 – 20)

Distribute

2x+2x+10 < 4 (-12)

4x +10 < -48

Subtract 10 from each side

4x+10-10 <-48-10

4x< -58

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 < -58/4

x <-14.5

Dima Kuzmich answered Nov 27, 2021

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