Question

12(1/2 x -1/3) greater than 8 - 2x

Answer 1

`-2`

Explanation:

`12(1/2 * -1/3)`

`12(-1/6)`

`-2`

Answer 2

x >3/2

Explanation:

12(1/2 x -1/3) > 8 - 2x

Distribute

6x -4 > 8 -2x

Add 2x to each side

6x+2x -4 > 8 -2x+2x

8x-4 > 8

Add 4 to each side

8x-4+4>8+4

8x>12

Divide by 8

8x/8 >12/8

x >3/2