Equations and Inequalities

Equations:

Addition

X+4=5  » X+4-4=5-4 » X=1

 

Multipulcation

6X=30  » 6X/6=30/6 » X=5

Inequalities:

When solving inequalities, apply the same rules used in solving an equation except that when you divide by a negative number the less than or greater than sign flips to the opposite.

Exp.

-9x>-72 » x<8

 

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