SOLUTION: Could you please help with this question? 2x + 8 < 5x - 4 It will be greatly appreciated! List steps also, please.

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Question 629366: Could you please help with this question? 2x + 8 < 5x - 4 It will be greatly appreciated! List steps also, please.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

2x%2B8%3C5x-4 Start with the given inequality.


2x%3C5x-4-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


2x-5x%3C-4-8 Subtract 5x from both sides.


-3x%3C-4-8 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3x%3C-12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x%3E%28-12%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


x%3E4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3E4

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