Question

Solve the following compound inequality.

5x >= -20 and 8x <= 16

Answer 1

Solve for x

Answer 2

no way.

Answer 3

why?

Answer 4

you got to solve for x

Answer 5

yeah i was being sarcastic. i know i have to solve for x, i just don't know how and i was hoping for some help.

Answer 6

treat it a like a normal equation.

Answer 7

The inequality sign does change though when you divide both sides by a negative #.

Answer 8

It changes direction

Answer 9

alright so i only reverse it for the first inequality then?

Answer 10

5x >= -20 and 8x <= 16

The first you'll divide both sides by 5. The second, you'll divide both sides by 8. Neither involves dividing both sides by a negative.