SOLUTION: solve using addition and multiplication principle 10 -2x

SOLUTION: solve using addition and multiplication principle 10 -2x < 12

Question 483038: solve using addition and multiplication principle
10 -2x < 12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given inequality.

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

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