SOLUTION: -3x-4<2

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Question 306873: -3x-4<2
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Treat the inequality as if it is an equals sign, and isolate for x. Remember that if you multiply or divide by a negative number, you have to flip the inequality sign to point the opposite direction.

-3x-4<2
-3x<6

Divide both sides by -3 (so you have to switch the sign!)

x > 6/-3
x > -2