Question

- 6x < 24
solve for x and what’s the solution?

Answer 1

x > -4

Explanation:

In order to get x by itself, you divide -6 on both sides. So, -6x divided by -6 = x and 24 divided by -6 equals -4.

However, the answer is not x < -4 because a rule of inequalities states that any time you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign is flipped. So, the answer is x > -4

Answer 2

x > -4

Explanation:

- 6x < 24

Divide each side by -6, remembering to flip the inequality

-6x/-6 > 24/-6

x > -4