SOLUTION: Solve using the multiplication principle. -x/5 ≥ 2

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Question 319702: Solve using the multiplication principle.
-x/5 ≥ 2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-x%2F5%3E=2 Start with the given inequality.


cross%285%29%28-x%2Fcross%285%29%29%3E=5%282%29 Multiply both sides by 5.


-1x%3E=10 Multiply.


x%3C=%2810%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


x%3C=-10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3C=-10