Question

Given: 3x < -6.

Choose the solution set.


{x | x < -2}
{x | x > -2}
{x | x < 2}
{x | x > 2}

Answer 1

3x < -6 is a multiplication statement

To "undo" multiplication, you do what?

Answer 2

divide

Answer 3

what do i divide though

Answer 4

Yes, so divide both sides by 3, to isolate x.

You get x < -2 (becuase 6/-3 = -2)

Answer 5

so the first one...and do you want a fan and a medal