Question

Mikey solved the inequality problem below incorrectly. Explain her error and redo the problem showing the correct answer.

Original problem: -4x+8<32


Mikey’s math work: -4x+8-8<32-8
-4x÷-4<24÷-4
x<-6

Answer 1

mikey was incorrect

Explanation:

i think it is x<24

Answer 2

x>-6

Explanation:

-4x+8<32

-4x+8-8<32-8

-4x÷-4<24÷-4

x>-6

when you divide and there is an inequality you flip the inequality sign.