Solve for x: 5x + one third(3x + 6) > 14

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asked Dec 8, 2021 162k views

2 Answers

Bobwki · Answer 1 · 2021-12-11T13:29:53+0000

Answer: x > 2

Explanation:

5x + 1/3(3x +6) > 14 Distribute

5x + 1x + 2 > 14 Combine like terms on the left side

6x + 2 > 14 Subtract 2 from both sides

-2 -2

6x > 12 Divde both sides by 6

x > 2

Giulio Pettenuzzo · Answer 2 · 2021-12-12T14:31:56+0000

Answer:

x > 2

Explanation:

Given

5x +
(1)/(3) (3x + 6) > 14 ← distribute and simplify left side

5x + x + 2 > 14

6x + 2 > 14 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

6x > 12 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x > 2