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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the solution for this inequality? -10x < 40 x < -4 x < 4 x > -4 x > 4

OpenStudy (jadeishere):

x < -4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no you havae to flip the sign? i got it wrong....its ok tho thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got x>-4

OpenStudy (paki):

x>-4

OpenStudy (jadeishere):

how'd you get that?

OpenStudy (jadeishere):

shows how smart i am

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

-10x < 40 --- divide both sides by -10....but remember the inequality rule...when dividing/multiplying by a negative number, the sign changes. x > - 4

OpenStudy (jadeishere):

OH Thank you @texaschic101 I am terrible with inequalities so wjhenever i try to help i get it wrong >.<

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

you will eventually get it...believe me..when you do a bunch of these, it will sink in

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah thats the right anwser:)

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