SOLUTION: which of the following expressions is equivalent to 20 - 4/5 x > (the > has a line under it) 16?
i tried 20/1 - 4/5 and got 16/5
then i think converted down it would be 5
so
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Question 375571: which of the following expressions is equivalent to 20 - 4/5 x > (the > has a line under it) 16?
i tried 20/1 - 4/5 and got 16/5
then i think converted down it would be 5
so would it be x > 5 (> having a line under it)?
i am probably wrong but i tried.. algebra is not my strong point at all...
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.
Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear any fractions.
Multiply and simplify.
Subtract from both sides.
Combine like terms on the right side.
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
So you were close, but you forgot to flip the sign.
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