SOLUTION: As a mother, I am having problems remembering the - and + on the algebra. 9<-3X If I am correct then it would be -3<x. But not 100% sure. Could you let me know if i am telling m

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Question 452728: As a mother, I am having problems remembering the - and + on the algebra.
9<-3X
If I am correct then it would be -3
Answer by ilana(307) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, it would be -3 > x. When you divide by a negative number (-3 here), you need to flip the sign. You can also test the direction of the inequality symbol by testing a value for x. In the original inequality, 9<-3x, the value -10 works for x. (9<30 is true.) But if the solution were -3