Question

Solve the inequality –3v – 2v > 35 for v.
A.
v < 7
B.
v > 7
C.
v < –7
D.
v > –7

Answer 1

-3v – 2v > 35
-5v> 35
-v> 7

Now comes the trick part when you multiply by -1
v<-7
This changed the sign the other way.
Just think of an example and you will understand this.
7 > 3
-7<-3