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OpenStudy (natsent06):

NEED ANSWER FAST WILL GIVE MEDAL Solve 3x < 15. A) x > 5 B) x < 5 C) x < 5 D) x > 5

Nnesha (nnesha):

3 is multiplying with x what you have to do to move 3 on right side ?? :) :) :)

OpenStudy (natsent06):

subtract 3 from 15?

Nnesha (nnesha):

no what is opposite of multiply

OpenStudy (natsent06):

oh oh oh srry divide 3 from 15

OpenStudy (candyme):

To solve 3x<15 divide by 3. You want the x to be by itself. Since the 3 isn't negative, you leave the less than sign alone and don't flip it. You get X<5

Nnesha (nnesha):

yes so divide 3 both side

OpenStudy (natsent06):

what does that pic show

Nnesha (nnesha):

ok so < > and this represent open circle and sign is <|dw:1414259930598:dw| so yes right

OpenStudy (natsent06):

Solve -1/3 y > 3. A) y < 3 B) y < -3 C) y < 9 D) y < -9

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