Answer:
x > -7
Explanation:
1. Get rid of the parentheses.
5x + 24 > 2(x - 9) - 3x
= 5x + 24 > 2x - 18 - 3x
2. Simplify by combining similar terms.
5x + 24 > 2x - 18 - 3x
= 5x + 24 > -x - 18
+x -24 +x -24
= 6x > -42
3. Isolate the variable.
6x > -42
/6 /6
= x > -7