Question

Match each inequality with its solution.

Match Term Definition
x divided by negative four is less than three A) x is less than negative twelve
negative three x is less than twelve B) x is less than negative four
two x is less than negative twenty−four C) x is greater than negative four
x divided by two is less than negative two D) x is greater than negative twelve

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Answer 1

x divided by negative four is less than three:
x/-4 < 3
x / -1 < 12
-x < 12
-12 < x

negative three x is less than twelve
-3x < 12
-12 < 3x
-4 < x

two x is less than negative twenty−four
2x < -24
x <-12

x divided by two is less than negative two
x / 2 < -2
x < -4