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How to find x for −x/8 < 1.5

User Javed Ali
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Answer:

x>-12

Explanation:

We want to the equation so that x is the only thing on the left-hand side.
-x/8 < 1.5 (multiply both sides by 8)
-x < 12

Now, whenever you multiply or divide by a negative when dealing with an inequality, you have to switch the sign.
x > -12.

User Gareth Whittaker
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