Asked by hips

-3x-8>13

= x>-7

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Answered by Ms. Sue
Right.
Answered by Damon
- 3 x > 21
-x > 7
x < -7 (when you multiply by -1, change direction of arrow)

check
try x = -8
-3 (-8) - 8

24 -8
= 16, sure enough greater than 13
Answered by hips
you just confused me so is it < or >
Answered by Damon
x < -7

You have to change the direction of the arrow when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number. Note my check
-8 < -7 and it works
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