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Do i need to flip my sign 3x>12

User Flowkap
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

You only need to flip your sign when dividing by a negative. 3x > 12 = x > 12/3 = x > 4. If the equation were -3x > 12, then it would be x < 4.

User Gregori
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Answer:

divide three from both sides to get x > 4

User Delisdeli
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