How do you solve #2 -4x > -22#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-07-06T20:34:54

Solve as if both sides are equal. When you divide by a negative number, reverse the inequality.

#2-4x > -22#

Subtract #2# from both sides of the inequality.

#-4x > -22-2# =

#-4x > -24#

Divide both sides by #-4#. Reverse the inequality.

#x < (-24)/(-4)# =

#x < 6#