Question

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

Answer 1

subtrct x from both sides:

-2 > x + 12

add 2 to both sides:
0 > x + 14

can you continue?

Answer 2

I would add 2 to both sides of 0>x+14 ?

Answer 3

Oh nevermind. Would I subtract 0 from both sides?

Answer 4

no subtract 14 from both sides:

0 > x + 14
-14 -14

-14 > x

i.e
x < -14

Answer 5

Oh okay. Now I get it. Thank you so much!