Solve for x. Show your work.

-1/2 x < -12

REALLY NEED HELP!!! 25 POINTS!!!

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Grade: Education Subject: mathematics
Solve for x. Show your work.

-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