Solve for x: −2x − 4 > 8 x < −6 x > −6 x < −2 x > −2

Mathematics

2 answers:

IRINA_888 [86]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

A. x < -6 (first option)

Step-by-step explanation:

$- 2x - 4 > 8$

$- 2x > 8 + 4$

$- 2x > 12$

$\boxed{\green{x < - 6}}$

Setler [38]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

x < -6

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for x:

−2x − 4 > 8

-2x > 12 * inequality symbol chances bc ur dividing by a negative*

x < -6

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