SOLUTION: The problem I'm having trouble with is -x - 11> 23. I have added 11 to both sides. Can -x be left as it is or do I need to get rid of the negative? Thanks, Ammie

SOLUTION: The problem I'm having trouble with is -x - 11> 23. I have added 11 to both sides. Can -x be left as it is or do I need to get rid of the negative? Thanks, Ammie

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Question 375476: The problem I'm having trouble with is -x - 11> 23. I have added 11 to both sides. Can -x be left as it is or do I need to get rid of the negative?
Thanks,
Ammie
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, you want to know what is not .
You need to multiply or divide by .
When you do that don't forget to change the direction of the inequality also.

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