Question

Solve the inequality. -45<-9k would the answer be 5>k or 5

Answer 1

5 > k

Explanation:

-45 < -9k

Switch sides

-9k > -45

Multiply both sides by -1 (reverse the inequality)

( -9k )( -1 ) < ( -45 )( -1 )

Simplify

9k < 45

Divide both sides by 9

9k/9 < 45/9

Simplify

K < 5