SOLUTION: How do I find the possible values of n in the inequality -3n<81?

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Question 175697: How do I find the possible values of n in the inequality -3n<81?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Mathtut:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.


Divide both sides by to isolate . note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


Divide.


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Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
divide both sides by -3, keeping in mind that when you multiply or divide and inequality by a negative number you must reverse the inequality
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