Question

Solve for x: 4 − (x + 2) < −3(x + 4)

x < −7
x > −7
x < −9
x > −9

Answer 1

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Answer 2

1. Simplify brackets
4−x−2<−3(x+4)

2. Simplify 4−x−2 to 2−x
2−x<−3(x+4)

3. Expand
2−x<−3x−12

4. Add 3x to both sides
2−x+3x<−12

5. Simplify 2−x+3x to 2+2x
2+2x<−12

6. Subtract 2 from both sides
2x<−12−2

7. Simplify −12−2 to −14
2x<−14

8. Divide both sides by 2
x<−142

9. Simplify 142 to 7
x<−7