Question

-3m -4>8
How do I solve this equation?

Answer 1

m<-4

Explanation:

1. -3m-4>8

2. -3m>12 (add four to both sides)

3. m<-4 (divide by -3 on both sides, since you are dividing by a negative number your sign flips)

Answer 2

m < -4

Explanation:

-3m - 4 > 8

add four to each side

-3m > 12

divide each side by -3 (since you are dividing by a negative the sign changes from > to <)

m < -4