Question

Solve.

–5t ≥ 65

(Points : 1)
t ≥ 13
t ≤ 13
t ≥ –13
t ≤ –13

Answer 1

hint: -5t is really "-5 times t" and think of the operation that undoes multiplication

Answer 2

um what im not understanding @jim_thompson5910

Answer 3

what operation is the opposite of multiplication?

Answer 4

division @jim_thompson5910

Answer 5

so you have to divide both sides by what number?

Answer 6

i just need to know the sign

Answer 7

i know its a positive number and 13 but i dont know the sign so if u could help me with tht it would be gr8 @jim_thompson5910

Answer 8

you divide both sides by -5 to isolate t

Answer 9

65/(-5) = -13

NOT positive 13

Answer 10

and the inequality will flip because you're dividing both sides by a negative number

Answer 11

but 65 isnt a negative

Answer 12

yes which is why 65/(-5) = -13

Answer 13

its a positive which is wht im seeing

Answer 14

ohhhh i understand so if the both wre negative than the equality would be a positive right @jim_thompson5910

Answer 15

exactly

Answer 16

so i flip nthe sign basically is tht wht youre saying @jim_thompson5910

Answer 17

yes you do

Answer 18

the inequality will flip because you're dividing both sides by a negative number

Answer 19

wow u just made me understand completely everything tht i had a problem on lol

Answer 20

thank you so very much i appreciate it @jim_thompson5910

Answer 21

you're welcome, I'm glad to be of help