Question

Solve for x. Show your work.

-1/2 x < -12

Answer 1

i dont know how to do this

Answer 2

if your here can you walk me through how to do this

Answer 3

Divide -1/2 to both sides or multiply by its reciprocal, -2.

Answer 4

\(\sf -\dfrac{1}{2}x < -12\)

\(\sf x > -12 \times -2\)

We switch the sign when dividing/multiplying by a negative number.

Answer 5

ya i knew that thank goodness

Answer 6

what do i do next

Answer 7

because i have to find x i would need to do what with it to find its value?

Answer 8

is there anything else i need to do?

Answer 9

Multiply -12 * -2

Answer 10

That will be your answer.

Answer 11

thx