Question

-3x > 12
What is the value of x? Use substitution to support your answer.

Answer 1

x < -4

Explanation:

-3x > 12

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-3 -3

12 ÷ -3 = -4

Which means:

x < -4

(The sign changes because the equation is divided by a negative number)

Hope this helped.

Answer 2

x <-4

Explanation:

-3x > 12

Divide each side by -3. remembering to flip the inequality

-3x/-3 > 12/-3

x <-4