SOLUTION: Are the inequalities x > -8 and �x < 8 equivalent? o Why or why not? Prove your answer.

SOLUTION: Are the inequalities x > -8 and �x < 8 equivalent? o Why or why not? Prove your answer.

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Question 362253: Are the inequalities x > -8 and �x < 8 equivalent?
o Why or why not? Prove your answer.

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x > -8 and �x < 8
-x<8
x>8 divide each side by -1 and reverse the inequality sign.
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Ed
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