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My question is a inequality. Solve the inequality algebraically.
-2 x > -8

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Answer:

x < 4

Explanation:

-2 x > -8

-2 -2

x < 4

  • Remember, a negative divided by a negative is a positive

ABOUT THIS INEQUALITY > SIGN:

  • Greater than
  • More than
  • Above
  • Exceeds

ABOUT THIS INEQUALITY < SIGN:

  • Less than
  • Fewer than
  • Below

ABOUT THIS INEQUALITY > SIGN:

  • Greater than/Equal to
  • No Less Than
  • At least
  • Minimum of

ABOUT THIS INEQUALITY < SIGN:

  • Less than/Equal to
  • No more than
  • At most
  • Maximum of

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User Kimona
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To solve an equation or inequality, you need to isolate the variable you re trying to solve for on one side of the inequality/equation and ita value on the other side.

in -2x > -8
we can isolate x by dividing both sides by -2x so x is by itself

-2/-2 x = -8/-2
A number divided by itself is always 1, so it crossouts abd only leaves 1x ir just x
x = -4

I hope it helps
User Krishna Srinivas
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