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  • 11-09-2020
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Solve for x: 5 - (x + 5) > -2(x + 4) (1 point)
a
x>-8
Ob
X<-8
oc
x>-18
Od
X<-18

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Stephen46
Stephen46 Stephen46
  • 11-09-2020

Answer:

x > - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

5 - (x + 5) > -2(x + 4)

Expand the terms in the bracket

That's

5 - x - 5 > - 2x - 8

- x > - 2x - 8

Add 2x to both sides

That's

- x + 2x > 2x - 2x - 8

We have the final answer as

x > - 8

Hope this helps you

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