SOLUTION: Can you tell me more about how to i can subtract/add & multiply/divide solve these problems that are related to inequalities. For example, -4-5v<-2y or , 5+n/2<8

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Question 591845: Can you tell me more about how to i can subtract/add & multiply/divide solve these problems that are related to inequalities. For example,
-4-5v<-2y or , 5+n/2<8
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you can add, subtract, multiply, and divide to solve an inequality; just like an equation

the important difference is: if you multiply or divide by a negative value, the direction of the inequality changes
(you need to change the direction of the arrow)