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Do we flip the inequality 2x<-6

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No.

When you divide by a positive value you do not flip the inequality, only when dividing by a negative value.

2x < -6

To solve for c you divide both sides by 2, which is a positive value so the inequality stays the same:

X < -6/2

X < -3

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