Algebra 1

by Hall, Prentice

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133500403

ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-3 Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division - Lesson Check - Page 181: 6

Answer

The second step is wrong. The right answer is n

Work Step by Step

The first step is correct. However, in the second step, when you multiply by a negative number, the greater than sign becomes a less than sign. Instead, we should get -5(-n/5)< -5(2), which gives us n < -10

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