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Question 157237: Help me solve this
negative T over 2 is greater than 3 over 2
What is T?: Help me solve this
negative T over 2 is greater than 3 over 2
What is T?
Answer by nerdybill(1279) About Me  (Show Source):
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negative T over 2 is greater than 3 over 2
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-T/2 > 3/2
The idea is to isolate T to one side of the inequality.
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multiply both sides by 2:
-T > 3
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multiply both sides by a -1:
T < -3
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Remember to reverse the direction of the inequality when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.