Question
Solve for x. Show your work.
-1/2 x < -12
REALLY NEED HELP!!! 25 POINTS!!!
-1/2 x < -12
REALLY NEED HELP!!! 25 POINTS!!!
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-1/2 x < -12
Because the number in front of the x is 1/2, multiply both sides by 2:
( 2 halves make a whole)
-x < -24
Because both sides are negative numbers, multiply each side by -1 and when you do this, you also need to reverse the inequality sign:
x >24
The answer is X >24