Question

Item 1

Write the word sentence as an inequality. Then solve the inequality.

The product of −2 and a number x is greater than 30.

An inequality is
.

The solution of this inequality is
.

Answer 1

-2(x)>30

An inequality is a relation which makes a non-equal comparison between two numbers or other mathematical expressions.

x<-15

Explanation:

-2(x)>30 means to divide -2 on both sides which is -15.

x>-15

Next you switch the inequality because you multiplied by a negative:

x<-15