SOLUTION: 2x + 8 < (or equal to) 4x - 2(x + 5) the x's cancel out..so i dont know how you would solve this thanks for any help

Question 352487: 2x + 8 < (or equal to) 4x - 2(x + 5)

the x's cancel out..so i dont know how you would solve this thanks for any help
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Simplify.

Since the inequality is NEVER true (for any 'x' value), this means that there are no solutions.

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, feel free to check out my tutoring website

Jim
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