Question

I am tring to solve this problem:
6( x + 2) < -12
I do this
6x + 12 < -12
6x + 12 -12 < -12 + 12
6x < 0
this cannot be correct cause then I would need to divide by 6 to get rid of it, but you cannot 0 by 6 on the ther side can you? Please help

Answer 1

Your way of setting up the problem is correct! You can divide 0 by 6. 0/6=0

Answer 2

wait never mind

Answer 3

you would subtract 12 from both sides (you added it on the right side)

Answer 4

yes but I would be subtracting -12 from -12 so in turn I would add it correct?

Answer 5

That would be true, but you should be subtracting positive 12 from both sides. Therefore, just subtracting.

Answer 6

ok so if I did -12 - 12 that would be -24?

Answer 7

yes :)

Answer 8

then answer would be -4

Answer 9

x < -4

Answer 10

I believe so!

Answer 11

ty so much