SOLUTION: multiplication principle -2x<-8

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Question 483040: multiplication principle
-2x<-8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2x%3C-8 Start with the given inequality.


x%3E%28-8%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


x%3E4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x%3E4