In solving the inequality - 3 x < 9, you would divide both sides of the inequality by - 3 and flip over the inequality symbol.

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Cassie Hart

23 January, 14:27

In solving the inequality - 3 x < 9, you would divide both sides of the inequality by - 3 and flip over the inequality symbol.

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Cassie Solis · Answer 1

This is true.

To isolate the x variable, you would remove the coefficient of - 3 by dividing both sides of the inequality by - 3.

When dividing by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign.

In this case, x would be greater than - 3.

In solving the inequality - 3 x < 9, you would divide both sides of the inequality by - 3 and flip over the inequality symbol.TrueFalse

In solving the inequality - 3 x < 9, you would divide both sides of the inequality by - 3 and flip over the inequality symbol.

TrueFalse