1. Add or subtract to isolate the variable term.
2. Multiply or divide to solve for the variable. If you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, then reverse the inequality symbol.
Solve.
-5x > 20
1. To isolate the variable term, we need to subtract 20 from both sides.
-5x - 20 > 20 - 20
-5x > 0
2. To solve for the variable, we need to divide both sides by -5. Since we are dividing by a negative number, we need to reverse the inequality symbol.
x < 0
So the correct response to fill in each blank would be:
1. Subtract to isolate the variable term.
2. Multiply or divide to solve for the variable. If you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, then reverse the inequality symbol.
Solve.
-5x > 20
x < 0
Select the correct response to fill in each blank.(2 points)
Solving Inequalities:
1. Add or subtract to isolate the variable term.
2. Multiply or divide to solve for the variable. If you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, then
the inequality symbol.
Solve.
-5x > 20
x -4
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