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-4x< 8 help please solving one step inequalities

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Answer:

x > -2

Explanation:

-4x< 8 (divide both sides by -4)

-x < 8/4

-x < 2 (divide or multiply both sides by -1, remember to flip the inequality when multiplying or dividing by -1)

x > 2 (-1)

x > -2

User Sam Komo
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Answer:

x>-2

Explanation:

when dividing by a negative number, the inequality sign flips.

User Ben Yee
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