SOLUTION: Solve using the multiplication principle. -x/5 ≥ 2

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Question 319702: Solve using the multiplication principle.
-x/5 ≥ 2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality.


Multiply both sides by 5.


Multiply.


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


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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