SOLUTION: I need help solving this inequality. I've tried some but I don't know if I should add or subtract the like terms. Different teachers are telling me different things. Problem: 3

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Question 1084933: I need help solving this inequality. I've tried some but I don't know if I should add or subtract the like terms. Different teachers are telling me different things.
Problem: 3x + 2 > 5x - 8

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x + 2 > 5x - 8
Add 8
3x + 10 > 5x
Subtract 3x
10 > 2x
5 > x
x < 5