What would be your first step in solving –3x 0?

Question

What would be your first step in solving –3x > 0?

mathmale · Answer

Our end goal is to isolate x, and we want that x to be positive.

Method 1:  Add 3x to both sides and simplify the result.

Method 2:  Divide both sides of the given inequality by -3 and then reverse the direction of the inequality sign from > to <.  

Your choice!

anonymous · Answer

A. 


multiply both sides by –3 and flip your sign 




B. 


divide both sides by –3 and flip your sign 




C. 


multiply both sides by 3 and flip your sign 




D. 


divide both sides by 3 and flip your sign