Question

Would the inequality sign flip? -2x + 3 < 8

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

given the inequality

- 2x + 3 < 8 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

- 2x < 5

divide both sides by - 2, flipping the sign, as a result of dividing by a negative quantity

x <
`(5)/(-2)`

x < -
`(5)/(2)`