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OpenStudy (anonymous):

2(x + 1 ) - 3(x + 5) > 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Start with distributing to remove the bracket, can you?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x+2-3x+15>0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Close, but be careful about distributing the negative sign!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k...so how does it look

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2(x + 1 ) - 3(x + 5) > 0 2x + 2 - 3x - 15 > 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks so now what

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now combine the like terms!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x +15>0?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x - 3x = ....? -15 + 2 = ....?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

X>-13..?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-x - 13 > 0 -> x < -13

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