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Solve the inequality -2(y + 5) + 20 > 6.

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Answer:

y < 2

Explanation:

Given

- 2(y + 5) + 20 > 6 ← distribute and simplify left side

- 2y - 10 + 20 > 6

- 2y + 10 > 6 ( subtract 10 from both sides )

- 2y > -4

Divide both sides by - 2, reversing the symbol as a result of dividing by a negative quantity.

y < 2

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