Question

solve the following inequality x-2>-8

Answer 1

add 2 to both sides

Answer 2

x > -8 + 2

x > -6

Answer 3

inequalities are solved just like regular equations
EXCEPT if you divide both sides by a negative number, switch the sign (< becomes > and > becomes <)

Answer 4

ok see if i do it right

Answer 5

-4x>12

Answer 6

x>-3

Answer 7

-4x > 12

x < -3

Answer 8

what did i do wrong?

Answer 9

you have to flip the sign.

Answer 10

every time?

Answer 11

No, when the variable is in -ve.