Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-3 Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 181: 14

Answer

$k\lt12$

Work Step by Step

$8\gt\frac{2}{3}k$ Mulitply both sides by $\frac{3}{2}$ $\frac{3}{2}\times8\gt\frac{2}{3}k\times\frac{3}{2}$ $\frac{24}{2}\gt k$ $12\gt k$ Let's check let $k=9$ $8\gt\frac{2}{3}(9)$ $8\gt\frac{18}{3}$ $8\gt6$
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