Question 653130
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Hi,
Using the following steps, one need not worry about the 'reverses inequality' rule
-5x/3 + 2 > 12
-5x/3 + 2  + 5x/3  > 12 + 5x/3   
 2 > 12 + 5x/3
 -6 > x  
Using this method of solving,(<u>multiplying/dividing by negative number</u>) Yes,reverses the inequality sign
-5x/3 + 2 > 12
{{{(-5/3)x > 10}}}
{{{(-3/5)(-5/3)x < 10(-3/5)}}}
        x < -6