Asked by danette
I cannot come up with the correct answer for this problem. Please help
3.5+19.8>49.5-6.4x=
3.5+19.8>49.5-6.4x=
Answers
Answered by
Damon
3.5 + 19.8 - 49.5 > -6.4 x
divide both sides by -6.4
change direction of arrow from > to < because that is the rule if you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number.
divide both sides by -6.4
change direction of arrow from > to < because that is the rule if you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number.
Answered by
danette
Thanks, I understand that but what is the answer?
Answered by
drwls
The left side of Damon's equation
is -26.2 after you add up the three constants. So write
-26.2 > -6.4x and proceed as DamonC2 recommended.
The answer I get ix x > 4.09375
is -26.2 after you add up the three constants. So write
-26.2 > -6.4x and proceed as DamonC2 recommended.
The answer I get ix x > 4.09375