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One student solved the inequality-4>x/-7 and got 28 28. Are they both correct? Explain.

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Yes, both students are correct. When multiplying by –7, the inequality symbol+ is reversed. The answers are the same, just written differently. In each case, the variable, x, is by itself. Both solutions say that x is the larger expression.

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