Question

In solving the inequality -4x < 8, you would need to flip over the inequality symbol.


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Answer 1

@kewlgeek555 <-- OP in math

Answer 2

If you multiply or didivde a negative number in the process you would have to flip the inequalitiy sign.

Answer 3

>_< when you multiply or divide by a negative number you always flip the sign.

Answer 4

In solving the inequality -4x < 8, you would need to flip over the inequality symbol.

I'd say there's more than one way in which to solve this problem.

Personally, I'd ADD 4x to both sides, obtaining 0 < 8 + 4x.
Then I'd subtract 8 from both sides, obtaining -8<4x, or -2<x.

compare this method to that of flipping over the inequality sign. The results should be identical.

Answer 5

Thank you !

Answer 6

My pleasure.
So: You can, but do not always have to, flip over that inequality sign. This depends upon the method you choose for solving the inequality.