Question

What value of x is I the solution set of 3(x-4)>5x+2

Answer 1

`\boxed{x<-7}`

Explanation:

3(x-4)>5x+2

Expand brackets.

3x - 12 > 5x+2

Subtract 3x and 2 on both sides.

-12 - 2 > 5x - 3x

-14 > 2x

Divide both sides by 2.

-7 > x

Switch sides.

x < -7

Answer 2

-7 > x

Explanation:

3(x-4)>5x+2

Distribute

3x-12>5x+2

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-12-3x>5x-3x+2

-12 > 2x+2

Subtract 2 from each side

-12-2>2x+2-2

-14 > 2x

Divide by 2

-14/2 > 2x/2

-7 > x