Question

Solve -2/3x > 8 or -2/3x < 4.

Answer 1

Answer: Choice C

{x | x < -12 or x > -6}

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Explanation:

Let's solve the first inequality for x.

(-2/3)x > 8

-2x > 8*3

-2x > 24

x < 24/(-2)

x < -12

The inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative value.

Let's do the same for the second inequality.

(-2/3)x < 4

-2x < 4*3

-2x < 12

x > 12/(-2)

x > -6

The conclusion of each section is that x < -12 or x > -6 which points us to choice C as the final answer.

Side note: The intervals x < -12 and x > -6 do not overlap in any way. There's a gap between the two pieces. We consider these intervals to be disjoint. The number line graph is below.