Question

Consider the inequality, 1/2x +1 <4. If I

multiplied both sides by 2, would I need to flip
the inequality from a less than sign to a
greater than sign?

Answer 1

Explanation:

To answer your question, no. Only when you are multiplying/dividing both sides by a negative number.

0.5x + 1 < 4

0.5x < 3

x < 6.