Question

Which of the following statements describes the process for solving 4 x ≥ -24?

Divide both sides of the inequality by -24 and flip the symbol.

Divide both sides of the inequality by -24 but don't flip the symbol.

Divide both sides of the inequality by 4 and flip the symbol.

Divide both sides of the inequality by 4 but don't flip the symbol.

Answer 1

Hello Charlie!

The correct answer is option D

Divide both sides of the inequality by 4 but don't flip the symbol.


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Note: The only time you flip the symbol is when we divide by negative sign.


I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Divide both sides of the inequality by 4 but don't flip the symbol.

First, you have to isolate the x, and so you divide by 4

However, because you are not dividing by a negative number, you will keep the sign the way it is

hope this helps :D