Question

solve –x + 3 > 7

SHOW STEPS PLEASE

Answer 1

-3 to both sides

Answer 2

-x>4

Answer 3

got it so far @Gabylovesyou

Answer 4

when dividing by a negative the sign >,<,<=,>= is switched so your answer is going to be what?

Answer 5

x < 4???

Answer 6

close but where did the negative go?

Answer 7

–x + 3 > 7
-3 -3
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-x>4
-x/-1 > 4/-1
x>????

Answer 8

x < -4

Answer 9

yup :)

Answer 10

ok... WHY do you flip the sign?? i know you will get a false statement but why?

Answer 11

Why must you flip the inequality symbol when you divide by a negative number?

You know that if the symbol is not flipped you will end up with a false statement, but why is that so?

Answer 12

idk just one of the rules

Answer 13

1 sec lemme see

Answer 14

maybe this will help http://www.mathsteacher.com.au/year9/ch02_linear/12_mult_neg/mult.htm