Question

What is the solution of -2x < 8

Answer 1

x>-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the inequality:

`-2x<8`

Divide both sides of the equation by -2:

Note that in inequality, when you divide by a negative number, the sign is reversed.

`\begin{gathered} (-2x)/(-2)>(8)/(-2) \\ x>-4 \end{gathered}`

The solution is x>-4.