Question

Solve for x: x - 2 > 2x + 12

x > 14

x < 14

x > -14

x < -14

Answer 1

I want to make sure I get this one right... I think I know the answer though. Just want to check

Answer 2

then what's your guess? :)

Answer 3

I think it is the 2nd one...

Answer 4

mmm not quite :)

x - 2 > 2x + 12 add 2 to both sides
+2 +2
x > 2x + 14 minus 2x from both sides
-2x -2x
-x > 14 multiply both sides by ( - ) and flip the sign
x <

Answer 5

so -14?

Answer 6

yup :)

Answer 7

so the last one? Thank you so much for your help!

Answer 8

yep :)
and you're welcome :)