SOLUTION: I am having trouble with a homework problem and cannot figure it out. Could someone please help me to understand?? Thanks so much in advance. 4m over 5 < -3 over 15.

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Question 510898: I am having trouble with a homework problem and cannot figure it out. Could someone please help me to understand?? Thanks so much in advance.
4m over 5 < -3 over 15.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, Earlsdon:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4m/5 < -3/15
4m*15 < 5*-3
60m < -15
m < -15/60
m < -1/4

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for m:
4m%2F5+%3C+-3%2F15 Multiply both sides by 5.
4m+%3C+-3%285%29%2F15 Cancel 5's on the right side.
4m+%3C+-3%2F3 Simplify.
4m+%3C+-1 Now divide both sides by 4.
m+%3C+-1%2F4