Question

What value of x is in the solution set of 3(x-4) > 5x + 2?

Answer 1

Answer:

  x < -7

Step-by-step explanation:

Eliminate parentheses:

  3x -12 > 5x +2

  -14 > 2x . . . . . . . . . add -2-3x

  -7 > x . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 2

Any value of x less than -7 is in the solution set.