Question

Solve a/-4 < 1 pls help me

Answer 1

`\huge\text{Answer:}`

`\huge\mathrm{a>-4}`

`\huge\text{Solution:}`

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Let's solve the given inequality.

`\rm{\displaystyle(a)/(-4) <1`

First of all, let's get rid of the fraction by multiplying both sides by -4:

`\rm{a>-4` (Answer)

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Additional comment

Remember the Golden Rule of Algebra:

Whatever we do to one side, we do to the other.

If we divide one side by -4, we divide the other one by -4 as well.

Also, we flip the inequality sign when we divide by a negative variable.

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Hope you find it helpful.

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Answer 2

`(a)/( - 4) < 1 \\`

Multiply both sides by - 4

`(a)/( - 4) * ( - 4) > 1 * ( - 4) \\`

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Hint :

The direction of the inequalities changes when u multiply or divide the sides by a negative number

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`a > - 4`