Question

Solve the inequality.

42 < –6d

A. d < –7

B. d < 36

C. d > –7

D. d < –48

Answer 1

When dividing by a negative integer the sign flips.

What is 42/-6?

Answer 2

I don't understand why I'm dividing

Answer 3

you're trying to isolate d on one side to solve for it.

Answer 4

"d" is represented as a number that is multiplied by -6. In this problem we are trying to find a number "d" that is multiplied to -6 that is less than 42.

Answer 5

Purplemath can help you understand what inequalities are as well :) http://www.purplemath.com/modules/ineqsolv.htm

Answer 6

thanks!

Answer 7

No problem :D

Answer 8

so would d> -7 be the answer

Answer 9

You got it :D

Answer 10

alright!

Answer 11

Good job :)