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The product of -2 and a number is at most 10. Find the possible numbers. n ≤ -5 n > -5 n < -5 n ≥ -5

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n ≥ -5

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Answer:

n ≥ -5

Explanation:

"The product of -2 and a number is at most 10" translates into
-2n \leq 10. Solve for n.


-2n \leq 10\\n \geq -5

When you divide by a negative, the sign changes.

This means any number greater than -5 is a possible number.

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