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What value of x is in the solution set of 2(3х – 1) > 4х – 6?

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-5
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-1
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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

2(3х – 1) > 4х – 6

Distribute

6x -2 > 4x-6

Subtract 4x from each side

6x-2-4x > 4x-6-4x

2x-2 > -6

Add 2 to each side

2x-2+2> -6+2

2x> -4

Divide by 2

2x/2 > -4/2

x > -2

The number is greater than -2

The only number that is greater than -2 is -1

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