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What is the solution to –2(8x – 4) < 2x + 5?

x > x is greater than StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction.
x < x is less than StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction.
x > 6
x < 6

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Solve: -2(8x - 4) < 2x + 5

Distribute: -16x + 8 < 2x + 5
Bring x terms left: -16x - 2x < 5 - 8 → -18x < -3
Divide by -18 (flip inequality): x > (-3)/(-18) = 1/6

Answer: x > 1/6.