IXL | Solve multi-step inequalities

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Solve for

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key idea

To solve for a variable, use inverse operations to undo the operations in the inequality. Be sure to do the same operation to both sides of the inequality.

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Solve.

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Subtract 8 from both sides

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Subtract 8 from both sides

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Simplify

In the next step, you will multiply both sides of the inequality by a negative number. Be sure to also reverse the direction of the inequality symbol.

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Multiply both sides by

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and reverse the inequality symbol

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Multiply both sides by

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and reverse the inequality symbol

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Simplify

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Simplify

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Lesson: Solving inequalities

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