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

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Mister Cook · Answer 1 · 2022-09-14T15:31:03+0000

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.