Question

Solve for x: −2x − 4 > 8

Answer 1

-2x-4 > 8
-2x > 12
x < -6

Wait, what? Why did I reverse the direction of the greater than sign to a less than sign? Well, when you divide a negative number in an inequality problem, you need to reverse the sign. I hope the actual solving is obvious. If it's not, just ask for clarification!

Answer 2

The appropriate solution of the given question will be "-6".

The given expression is:

→  $-2x-4>8$

By adding "4" both sides, we get

→  $-2x-4+4>8+4$

→  $-2x>12$

As we know, we will have to flip the signs if we split a negative (-) integer into the issue of inequality.

then,

→      $x<-\frac{12}{2}$

→      $x<-6$

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