Twice the sum of 4 and #x# is greater than 16. What is #x#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-16T14:24:10

#x# is greater than #4#.

#2( x+4) > 16#

Distribute, then you will get:

#2x +8 > 16#

Subtract #8# from both sides

#2x > 8#

Divide by #2# on both sides

#x > 4#