Question

Which symbol makes the statement true?-2x> or equal to 16 so x ? -8

Answer 1

Given:

The inequality is

`-2x\geq 16`

To find:

The correct symbol for the inequality x __ -8.

Solution:

We have,

`-2x\geq 16`

When we divide or multiply an inequality by a negative number, then we need to change the sign of inequality.

Divide the given inequality by -2.

`(-2x)/(-2)\leq (16)/(-2)`

`x\leq -8`

The correct symbol for the blank is ≤.

Therefore, the correct option is J.