Question

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Solve for x. Show your work.

-1/2-x < -12

Answer 1

x > 11½

Explanation:

-1/2-x < -12

-x < -12 + 1/2

-x < -23/2

When you multiply/divide by a negative value, inequality reverses

x > 23/2

x > 11½

Answer 2

x > 11 1/2

Explanation:

-1/2-x < -12

Add 1/2 to each side

-1/2 + 1/2-x < -12+1/2

-x < -11 1/2

Multiply each side by -1, remembering to flip the inequality

-1 * -x > -11 1/2 * -1

x > 11 1/2