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What value of x is in the solution set of -8 - 6 > 12 + 2x​

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Answer:

-13 > x

Explanation:

-8 - 6 > 12 + 2x​

Combine like terms

-14 > 12 + 2x​

Subtract 12 from each side

-14-12 > 12-12 + 2x​

-26> 2x

Divide each side by 2

-26/2 > 2x/2

-13 > x

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