MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2015 - Question 12

Mathematics 2015 JAMB Past Questions - Question 12: Evaluate 4(x-2)

Evaluate 4(x-2)<8(x+3)
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

4(x-2)<8(x+3)4x-8<8x+244x/42/-4 =x>-8To solve the inequality 4(x-2) < 8(x+3), we can start by distributing the 4 and 8:4x - 8 < 8x + 24Next, we can rearrange the terms to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality:4x - 8x < 24 + 8-4x < 32Finally, we divide by -4, remembering to reverse the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number:x > -8So, the solution to the inequality is x > -8.