Question

Solve for - 1/2 x < -12. Show your work.

Answer 1

`x > 24`

Explanation:

`- (1)/(2) x < - 12 \\ x < - 12 * 2 \\ - x < - 24 \\ x > 24`

Answer 2

x > 24

Explanation:

- 1/2 x < -12

Multiply each side by -2, remembering to flip the inequality

-2 * -1/2x > -12 *-2

x > 24