Solve 3(x + 2) > x x < -1 x > -1 x < -3 x

Question

Solve 3(x + 2) > x

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Answer 1

x

Explanation:

3(x + 2) > x

3x + 6 > x

2x > -6

x > -3

Answer 2

x > -3

Explanation:

3 (x+2) > x

Distribute

3x+6 >x

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-3x+6 >x-3x

6 > -2x

Divide each side by -2, remembering to flip the inequality

6/-2 < -2x/-2

-3 < x