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Solve the inequality: -40 < 2(a + 12).
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Solve the inequality:
-40 < 2(a + 12).

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Answer:

a> -32

Explanation:

-40 < 2(a +12)

-40 < 2(a) +2(12) (expand)

-40 < 2a +24

-40 -24 < 2a (bring constant to one side)

-64 < 2a (simplify)

2a > -64

a > -64 ÷2

a > -32

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