What value of x is in the solution set of –2(3x + 2) > –8x + 6? –6 –5 5 6
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-2(3x+2) > -8x +6
-6x - 4 > -8x + 6
-6x + 8x > 6 + 4
2x > 10
x > 5
Since x has to be greater than 5.
Out of the choices -6, -5, 5, 6 we can choose 6.
Answer is 6
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Given:
-2 ( 3x + 2 ) > -8x + 6
To find:
The value of x.
Solution:
Solving inequality,
-2 ( 3x + 2 ) > -8x + 6
Multiplying on the LHS,
-6x - 4 > -8x + 6
Grouping x terms on one side,
-6x + 8x > 6 + 4
2x > 10
x > 5
Hence, the possible values of x are 6, 7, 8, ...
The answer is x = 6.
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