SOLUTION: It's been several decades since I've done this so I appreciate the help.
-5x/3 + 2 > 12 = x < -6
Unfortunately I get x > -6
So my question is when using "< or >" and negative nu
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-5x/3 + 2 > 12 = x < -6
Unfortunately I get x > -6
So my question is when using "< or >" and negative nu
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Question 653130: It's been several decades since I've done this so I appreciate the help.
-5x/3 + 2 > 12 = x < -6
Unfortunately I get x > -6
So my question is when using "< or >" and negative numbers, do you reverse the "<, >" when bringing the negative to the other side of the equation?
Thanks for the help. Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
Hi,
Using the following steps, one need not worry about the 'reverses inequality' rule
-5x/3 + 2 > 12
-5x/3 + 2 + 5x/3 > 12 + 5x/3
2 > 12 + 5x/3
-6 > x
Using this method of solving,(multiplying/dividing by negative number) Yes,reverses the inequality sign
-5x/3 + 2 > 12
x < -6
