Question

Solve for v. -12v >10/3

Answer 1

i know the first step is to divide v. but how do i do that on the 10/3 side??

Answer 2

\[-12v>\frac{10}{3}\]divide both sides by 12 & finally multiply bth sides by -1. Also remember the fact tht after multiplying by -1 we reverse the inequality sign ie; > becomes < & < becomes >

Answer 3

Actually, I'd say your first step is to MULTIPLY. Multiplying -12v >10/3 by 3 will remove fractions. Please try that. Next step: solve for v.

Answer 4

can someone help me work through the steps haha sorry im really bad at math

Answer 5

Please drop that "really bad at math" thing. It doesn't help you at all, and it doesn't help me.

Multiply -12v >10/3 by 3: Multiply -12v by 3 and then multiply 10/3 by 3. In the latter case you can cancel the 3 in the numerator and denominator.

Answer 6

\[-12v>\frac{10}{3}\]

Answer 7

is a bit clearer. If you multiply the fraction on the right side by 3, this fraction becomes just 10. Try it, please.

Answer 8

so -36v>10 ??

Answer 9

Yes. Now divide both sides by -36. When working with an inquality, such as you have here, if you mult. or div. by a negative quantity, such as -36, you MUST change the direction of the inequality sign.

Go ahead. Divide both sides by -36 and then change the direction of the inequality sign.

Answer 10

v<-3.6 ?

Answer 11

Yes, that's great. This all goes to show that you do indeed know and understand a good deal of math and should not be running yourself down with "sorry im really bad at math" comments.

Answer 12

Take care. See you.