Question

Solve for x. Show your work. -1⁄2 x < -12

Answer 1

x > 24

Explanation:

-½ x < -12

Switch sides

12 < ½x

Multiply both sides by 2

24 < x

Or,

x > 24

Answer 2

−1 /2 x<−12

Step 1: Multiply both sides by 2/(-1).

( 2 /−1 )*( −1 /2 x)<( 2 /−1 )*(−12)

x>24

Answer:

x>24

Explanation: