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Would the inequality sign flip? -2x + 3 < 8
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Would the inequality sign flip? -2x + 3 < 8

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

given the inequality

- 2x + 3 < 8 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

- 2x < 5

divide both sides by - 2, flipping the sign, as a result of dividing by a negative quantity

x <
(5)/(-2)

x < -
(5)/(2)

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