Question

Solve for x. Show your work. - 1/2 x < -12

Answer 1

HI!!

Answer 2

multiply both sides by \(-2\) and flip the inequalty

Answer 3

How would I go about flipping the inequality?

Answer 4

\[-1/2x < -12 \]
Multiply both sides by -1
= \[1/2x > 12\]
= \[x>12\div1/2\]
= \[x>12\times2/1\]
= \[x>24\]