Why do you not change the inequality sign when solving <mstyle displaystyle="true"> 9

Misael Matthews

Misael Matthews

Answered question

2022-06-28

Why do you not change the inequality sign when solving 9 x > - 3 4 ?

Answer & Explanation

Ryan Newman

Ryan Newman

Beginner2022-06-29Added 26 answers

Step 1
To solve the inequality, you have to isolate x by dividing by 9, which is a positive number.
If the inequality had been: - 9 x - 3 4 , then -9 would have to be dividedfrom each side and the sign would have to be flipped to < .

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