How do you solve <mstyle displaystyle="true"> 3 ( m + 8

Alannah Short

Alannah Short

Answered question

2022-06-27

How do you solve 3 ( m + 8 ) - 5 m > - 2 ?

Answer & Explanation

Marlee Guerra

Marlee Guerra

Beginner2022-06-28Added 25 answers

Step 1
Distribute parenthesis
3 m + 24 - 5 m > - 2
- 2 m + 24 > - 2
subtract 24 from both sides
- 2 m + 24 - 24 > - 2 - 24
- 2 m > - 26
divide both sides by -2
remember to reverse the inequality sign
m < 13 is the solution
m ( - , 13 ) in interval notation

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