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Question 327969: solve using multiplication principle
-2x>1/9
Answer by ganeshindia(11) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given that -2x>1/9.
Divide both sides of the inequality by -2.
%28-2x%29%2F-2+%3E+%281%2F9%29%2F%28-2%29
we get x%3C+%281%2F9%29%28-1%2F2%29 (If you divide or multiply an inequality by a negative number, the inequality will change the direction)
This gives that x%3C-1%2F18