-16>2x+18

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To solve the inequality \(-16 > 2x + 18\), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 18 from both sides: \[ -16 - 18 > 2x \] \[ -34 > 2x \]

  2. Divide both sides by 2: \[ \frac{-34}{2} > x \] \[ -17 > x \]

So, the solution can be written as: \[ x < -17 \]

This means that \(x\) must be less than \(-17\).