SOLUTION: x - 8 > -2 I think x equals -9, but I do not really know how to correctly solve the problem.

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Question 643344: x - 8 > -2
I think x equals -9, but I do not really know how to correctly solve the problem.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-8%3E-2 Start with the given inequality.


x%3E-2%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


x%3E6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3E6