7 < x. Here, you can solve the inequality by multiplying 2 by each quantity in the parentheses to get -18 < 24 - 6x. You can subtract -24 from both sides to get -42 < -6x. Then, you can divide each side by -6 and flip the inequality, and this leaves you with x > 7. You would check this answer by choosing a number greater than but close to 7, using the original equation.
