SOLUTION: Fill in the blank with the correct inequality symbol. If x < 6, then -3x ____ -18.

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Question 1069110: Fill in the blank with the correct inequality symbol. If x < 6, then -3x ____ -18.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3x > -18
divide by -1 and invert the inequality
3x < 18
check for x<6
use 5
-3(5)=-15 > -18 which checks