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  • 03-09-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x: 3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)

x < −8
x > −8
x < −3
x > −3

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Tasyha
Tasyha Tasyha
  • 04-09-2021

Answer:

A. x < -8 (first option)

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]3 - (2x - 5) < - 4(x + 2)[/tex]

[tex]3 - 2x + 5 < - 4x - 8[/tex]

[tex]8 - 2x < - 4x - 8[/tex]

[tex] - 2x + 4x < - 8 - 8[/tex]

[tex]2x < - 16[/tex]

[tex]\boxed{\green{x < - 8}}[/tex]

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