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by Lusianne Louidort - Monday, 4 November 2024, 7:06 PM
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When working with inequalities, handling negative and positive numbers correctly is key to solving them accurately. For example When combining positive and negative terms, keep careful track of signs. in the inequality -4 + 2x > 0, add 4 to both sides to get 2x > 4. Then, divide by 2 to find x > 2. By isolating terms one step at a time, it’s easier to avoid errors with signs.

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Hi Lusianne,

Great explanation! You really highlighted an important aspect of working with inequalities—keeping track of those signs is crucial. Your example of isolating terms step by step is a solid approach that can help prevent mistakes.

It's also worth noting that when multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign flips direction. This is a common pitfall, so it's good to remind ourselves of that rule. Thanks for sharing your insights on this topic!

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