Philip P. answered • 07/02/19
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-2(8x - 4) < 2x + 5
-16x + 8 < 2x + 5
-18x < -3
Now divide both sides by -18 to isolate the x. But remember that when you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number, it flips the inequality sign:
x > 1/6
