Question

What is the solution to -2(8x - 4) < 2x+5

Answer 1

Answer: x>1/6

Explanation:

For this problem, you solve it as if it had an equal sign.

-2(8x-4)<2x+5 [distribute -2]

-16x+8<2x+5 [combine like terms by adding and subtracting on both sides]

3<18x [divide both sides by 18]

x>1/6