What happens when x is less than or equal to zero? For example, let x=-5 ... what do you think?
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Let's build a table:
x 2x x+2
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5 10 7
1 2 3
0 0 2
-1 -2 1
-2 -4 0
-5 -10 -3
So, now I ask in which column are the values _always_ greater than x? Remember, the more negative a number is the lower its value ( -10 is less than -5, written mathematically -10 < -5).