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Verified Answer :

The answer is x < −8

3 − (2x − 5) < −4(x + 2)
3 - 2x + 5 < -4x - 8
8 - 2x < -4x - 8
4x - 2x < -8 - 8
2x < -16
x < -8

Answer: \(x<-8\)

Step-by-step explanation:

The given inequality : \(3-(2x-5)<-4(x+2)\)

To solve the inequality for x , first we open the parenthesis , we get

 \(3-2x+5<-4x+(-4)2\)

 \(\Rightarrow\ 3-2x+5<-4x-8\)   [Note : (-)(+)=(-)]

\(\Rightarrow\ 3+5-2x<-4x-8\)

\(\Rightarrow\ 8-2x<-4x-8\)

Add 4x on both sides , we get

\(8-2x+4x<-4x-8+4x\)

\(8+2x<-8\)

Subtract 8 from both sides , we get

\(2x<-16\)

Divide both sides by 2 , we get

\(x<-8\)

Hence, the correct answer is : \(x<-8\)