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4 + 6(3-x) > 4(x+7)
4 + 6(3-x) > 4(x+7)
distribute the 6 and the 4 through the parentheses.
6 + 18 - 6x > 4x + 28
24 - 6x > 4x + 28
add 6x to both sides
24 > 10x + 28
subtract 28 from both sides
-4 > 10x
divide both sides by 10
-2/5 > x
or
x < -2/5
Let me know if you have any questions.
Bobby
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