2.3.1

Solving Inequalities

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Inequalities

Inequalities are formulae with at least one of <, >, ≤, ≥ in them. Solve the inequality -5x - 2 > 3x:

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Multiply both sides by -1

  • Note that multiplying or dividing by a negative number switches the direction of the inequality sign.

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