Question
Solve −2x<8
.(1 point)
Responses
x<4
x<4
x>−4
x is greater than negative 4
x<−4
x<−4
x>4
.(1 point)
Responses
x<4
x<4
x>−4
x is greater than negative 4
x<−4
x<−4
x>4
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
To solve the inequality \(-2x < 8\), follow these steps:
1. Divide both sides by -2. Remember that when you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality sign:
\[
x > -4
\]
Thus, the solution to the inequality is:
**x > −4**.
1. Divide both sides by -2. Remember that when you divide or multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality sign:
\[
x > -4
\]
Thus, the solution to the inequality is:
**x > −4**.