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2x + 8 < 5x − 4
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Answer:

x > 4

Explanation:

Given

2x + 8 < 5x - 4 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

- 3x + 8 < - 4 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

- 3x < - 12

Divide both sides by - 3, reversing the symbol as a result of dividing by a negative quantity.

x > 4

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