Question

[17 POINTS] Solve for x: −2x − 4 > 8

Answer 1

-2x - 4 > 8

First you would add 4 to both sides. 

-2x > 12

Then divide both sides by 2 

x < -6

Answer 2

−2x − 4 > 8          work to isolate the variable.
       +4    +4           add 4 to both sides
-2x > 12
-2/-2x > 12/-2             divide both sides by two
x > -6         but remember - when dividing or multiplying by a negative, switch.


final answer:
x < -6

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