Solving Single-Step Inequalities by DivisionThe rules for solving inequalities are similar to those for solving linear equations. However, there is one exception, when multiplying or dividing by a negative number it is necessary to reverse the inequality sign.
Example: Solve 3x > 15 Solution:
Example: Solve –4x < 12 Solution:
The following video shows how to solve single-step inequalities by division.
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