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Simplify -2w < -16 I am stuck on this question can someone help me please?

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Okay, you need to divide -2 into both sides.

Remember, when you divide by a negative you flip the signs.

w>8

I hope this helps!
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User ShakibaZar
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-2w < -16

isolate the w
Note: you change the sign only when you DIVIDE A NEGATIVE

-2w/-2 < -16/-2

w > 8

w > 8 is your answer

hope this helps
User Aniruddha Bhondwe
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