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Solve the compound inequality.
-2x<-2 and x-2<8

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Answer:

x > 1, x < 10

Explanation:

Part 1:

-2x < -2

Simplify (divide by -2)

x > 1

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Part 2:

x - 2 < 8

Simplify (add 2 to both sides)

x < 10

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