SOLUTION: Hello, I have a test on Monday and am doing some practice problems for a study guide right now, but am stuck on this one: -x-4>3x-2 So far I have done this: -x-4>3x-2 2x-4

Question 698651: Hello,
I have a test on Monday and am doing some practice problems for a study guide right now, but am stuck on this one:
-x-4>3x-2
So far I have done this:
-x-4>3x-2
2x-4>-2
2x>-2
x>1
When I went to go check my work, the answer was wrong? Can you please help?
Thank you so much in advance!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x-4>3x-2
So far I have done this:
-x-4>3x-2
2x-4>-2 ****** ??
2x>-2
x>1
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-x-4>3x-2
Add x
-4 > 4x-2
Add 2
-2 > 4x
Turn it around
4x < -2
Divide by 4
x < -1/2

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