SOLUTION: Describe the error in the problem below.
2-3x > 5
-3x > 3
x > -1
I think that in the second step, When both sides were divided by -3, the sign should have changed from > t
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-> SOLUTION: Describe the error in the problem below.
2-3x > 5
-3x > 3
x > -1
I think that in the second step, When both sides were divided by -3, the sign should have changed from > t
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Question 1034661: Describe the error in the problem below.
2-3x > 5
-3x > 3
x > -1
I think that in the second step, When both sides were divided by -3, the sign should have changed from > to <. I don't know for sure though Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! When you multiply or divide by a negative number, you REVERSE the inequality sign...you noticed that wasn't done...you are correct.
