SOLUTION: 5.)Solve -0.2x is less than -10 The solution is {x l ___}

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Question 148797: 5.)Solve -0.2x is less than -10
The solution is {x l ___}

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve -0.2x is less than -10
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-0.2x < -10
divide both sides by -.2. Remember, when we multiply or divide by a negative value the < becomes >!
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-0.2x/-0.2 > -10/-0.2
x >
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That is, 'x' has to be GREATER THAN 50