⚠ 2X is read as the product 2*X: for a power, write 2^X ⚠ 8X is read as the product 8*X: for a power, write 8^X Let's solve in ℝ: -2X + 12 > -8X -2X > -8X -12 -2X + 8X > -12 6X > -12 X > -126 ▶Solution found: X > -2