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Find the students error in solving the following inequality

31 < -5x + 6
25 < -5x
-5 < x​

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User Lnediger
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His error was that he did not flip the inequality sign.

31<5x+6

25<-5x

-5>x

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User Jon Topper
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Answer:

The student should have switched the direction of the inequality sign to get –5> x for a final answer.

Answer choice C on edge

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User ElToro
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