Question

Solve the in equation for x: -2x<-8

Answer 1

Divide both sides by -2 and change the direction of the inequality

Answer 2

divide both sides by 2

-x < -4

multiply by -1 which means reversing the inequality

x > 4

Answer 3

to test select a number larger than 4 so 5

substitute into the original inequation

-2 x 5 < - 8

or -10 < -8 true

so the solution is correct