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OpenStudy (anonymous):

-12+x < negative 36 solve for x _

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You want to isolate x, so what should you do to get rid of the -12?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok but how do i find the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what ok? Whats the answer to my question? How do you get rid of the -12???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When you tell me how to get rid of the -12 , you will then have your answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

subtract by both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it x is greater than or equall to x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@cjcook The opposite of subtraction is addition. We would ADD 12 to both sides, since -12 + 12 = 0 So adding 12 to both sides, gives you x < -24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@cjcook Do you understand?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes and i have one mor question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're welcome.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

on a line graph with the arrows wen its colored in does it mean it is greater or equal to

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