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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the solution to the inequality? 5x + 8 > –12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Subtract 8 from both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, thanks!

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jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

To solve for x, we need to follow PEMDAS in reverse to undo everything. 5x + 8 > –12 5x + 8-8 > –12-8 ... Subtract 8 from both sides. 5x + 0 > -20 5x > -20 5x/5 > -20/5 ... Divide both sides by 5. 1x > -4 x > -4

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