Question

Solve the inequality 8(x + 1) > 7(x + 2).

x < -22
x > -22
x < 6
x > 6

Answer 1

1 8x+8 > 7x +14

x>14-8

x>6

Answer 2

Hello there!

8(x + 1) > 7(x + 2)

Start by using the distributive property

(8)(x) + (8)(1) > (7)(x) + (7)(2)

8x + 8 > 7x + 14

8x - 7x + 8 > 7x - 7x + 14

x + 8 > 14

x > 14 - 8

x > 6