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The empty parentheses is the non-included . Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the inequality then graph the solution:
-2 (x+4)>3x+17
Graph: Open circle at - 5, and VERY BOLD arrow to the left of - 5.