Question

Solve for x. Show your work.

-1/2 x < -12

Answer 1

-1/2x < -12 ....multiply both sides by -2, and change inequality sign
x > -12 * -2
x > 24

Answer 2

All you need to do is divide -1/2 onto the other side.

-1/2x<-12

-12/ (-1/2)= 6 (a negative and a negative equals a positive)

Also, since you are dividing a negative, you flip the sign.

x>6

I hope this helps!
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