SOLUTION: x - 8 > -2 I think x equals -9, but I do not really know how to correctly solve the problem.

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Question 643344: x - 8 > -2
I think x equals -9, but I do not really know how to correctly solve the problem.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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