Solve the inequality 6x − 8 > 4x + 26.

a x < 9
b x < 17
c x > 9
d x > 17

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To solve the inequality \( 6x - 8 > 4x + 26 \), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract \( 4x \) from both sides:

    \[ 6x - 4x - 8 > 26 \]

    This simplifies to:

    \[ 2x - 8 > 26 \]

  2. Next, add 8 to both sides:

    \[ 2x > 26 + 8 \]

    Which simplifies to:

    \[ 2x > 34 \]

  3. Now, divide both sides by 2:

    \[ x > \frac{34}{2} \]

    Simplifying gives:

    \[ x > 17 \]

Thus, the solution to the inequality is \( x > 17 \).

The correct answer is d \( x > 17 \).