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If -2a > 6, then a < -3. true or false

User Jon Rein
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Answer:

True

Explanation:


-2a>6

Multiply both sides by -1 (Flip the signs and symbol):


\left(-2a\right)\left(-1\right)<6\left(-1\right)


2a<-6

Divide both sides by 2:


(2a)/(2)<(-6)/(2)


a<-3

User Hardik Pithva
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