SOLUTION: 1-x/2>4

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Question 112350: 1-x/2>4
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, checkley71:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source):
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Start with the given inequality

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 2. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Subtract 2 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x (note: Remember, dividing both sides by a negative number flips the inequality sign)

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is

Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source):
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1-X/2>4
-X/2>4-1
-X/2>3
-X>6 DIVIDING BY A NEGATIVE NUMBER (-1) CHANGES THE > SIGN TO THE < SIGN.
X<-6 ANSWER.
PROOF
LET X=-7
1-(-7)/2>4
1+7/2>4
1+3.5>4
4.5>4