SOLUTION: How to solve a compound inequality and graph the solutions? EX: -6 < 2x - 4 < 12

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Question 506646: How to solve a compound inequality and graph the solutions?
EX: -6 < 2x - 4 < 12
Answer by jennywecas(28) About Me  (Show Source):
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-6 < 2x - 4 < 12
add 4 to all 3 parts
-2 < 2x <16
divide 2 from all 3 parts
-1 < x < 8
to graph you put an open circle on the point (-1,0) and then you put an open circle on the point (8,0).Then draw a line between the 2