How do you solve an inequality when there is a negative number such as -8x is greater than 72

John Asmuth asked Aug 23, 2022

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John Asmuth asked Aug 23, 2022

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Answer:

When you divide both sides of an inequality, you need to flip the inequality sign.

Step-by-step example:

-8x > 72

Divide both sides by -8

x < -9

Webaholik answered Aug 30, 2022

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