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Which inequality is equivalent to -x < 8?

A. X< 8***
B. X> 8
C. X< -8
D. X>-8

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Nakayla

  1. A is clearly wrong, since there is no - sign any more.
    add x-8 to both sides.
    now what do you think?

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    oobleck

  2. -x < 8.
    Multiply or divide both sides by -1. What happens to inequality sign?

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    henry2,

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