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X – 4x < 5x + 16 solve for x

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Answer:

x>-2

Explanation:

x-4x<5x+16

Subtract 5x from both sides:

x-4x-5x<16

Combine like terms:

-8x<16

Divide both sides by 8:

-x<2

Divide both sides by -1:

x>-2

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