Isolate the x.
8x - 6 > 12 + 2x
Add 6 to both sides, and subtract 2x from both sides
8x (-2x) - 6 (+6) > 12 (+6) + 2x (-2x)
8x - 2x > 12 + 6
Simplify. Combine like terms
8x - 2x > 12 + 6
6x > 18
Isolate the x. Divide 6 from both sides
6x/6 > 18/6
x > 18/6
x > 3
Any number that is greater than 3 (3 not included), is your answer.
5 is your answer
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