Question

Solve for x: 5 − (x + 5) > −2(x + 4)

x > −8

x < −8

x > −18

x < −18

Answer 1

5-(x+5)>-2(x+4)
first distribute, there's a -1 in front of the first parenthesis even though it's not shown
5-x-5>-2x-8
add like terms
0-x>-2x-8
add 2x to each side
x>-8

Answer 2

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