Question

Your friend says that the

inequalities x ≤ 4
—3 and −6x ≤ −8 are equivalent. Is
your friend correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Your friend is incorrect.

Explanation:

x ≤ 4 - 3 = x ≤ 1

-6x ≤ -8 = x ≤ 6/8

1 ≠ 6/8

1 and 6/8 are not equivalent.

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