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Question 1
Consider the inequality.

12−6x>24


Correctly order the steps used to solve the inequality.

(1 point)
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Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Question 2
What is the solution set for 12−6x>24
?(1 point)
Responses

x>2
x is greater than 2

x<2
x<2

x>−2
x is greater than negative 2

x<−2
x<−2
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1 answer

To solve the inequality \(12 - 6x > 24\), we can follow these steps:

Step 1:

Subtract 12 from both sides.
This simplifies the inequality:
\( -6x > 24 - 12 \)
\( -6x > 12 \)

Step 2:

Divide both sides by -6.
Remember that when dividing or multiplying by a negative number, we flip the inequality sign:
\( x < -2 \)

Step 3:

State the solution set.
The solution set is \( x < -2 \).

Answers:

For Question 1, the order of the steps is:

  • Step 1: Subtract 12 from both sides.
  • Step 2: Divide both sides by -6 (flip the inequality).
  • Step 3: State the solution set.

For Question 2, the solution set is:

  • \( x < -2 \) (or "x is less than negative 2").

So, you should select the option for \( x < -2 \) in the responses for Question 2.