SOLUTION: I have a special request on Question 74345. It seems that there was indeed a mistake in the person's formula. Please check mine because I might be wrong. Thanks :)) 8x-(x-5

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Question 233606: I have a special request on Question 74345. It seems that there was indeed a mistake in the person's formula. Please check mine because I might be wrong. Thanks :))
8x-(x-5)>x+17
8x-x+5>x+17
7x+5>x+17
6x>12
x>2

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
8x-%28x-5%29+%3E+x%2B17 Simplify the left side.
8x-x%2B5+%3E+x%2B17 Combine like-terms on the left.
7x%2B5+%3E+x%2B17 Subtract x from both sides.
6x%2B5+=+17 Subtract 5 from both sides.
6x+%3E+12 Finally, divide both sides by 6.
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