document.write( "Question 1151336: Can you solve this equation and show your work: -9>-5n-4n \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #773068 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! -9 > -5n-4n \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "-9 > -9n \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "1 < n \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Note when dividing or multiplying by a negative quantity, you reverse the inequality sign - in this case the > is changed to < \n" ); document.write( "=========================== \n" ); document.write( "Note: It is not necessary to remember that. \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "-9 > -9n \n" ); document.write( "Add 0 \n" ); document.write( "0 > -9n + 9 \n" ); document.write( "Add 9n \n" ); document.write( "9n > 9 \n" ); document.write( "Divide \n" ); document.write( "n > 1 \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "You might remember it, and can save time using it, but you can solve the inequality without having to remember yet another \"rule.\" \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |