Solve .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Subtract from both sides: .
- Step 2: Divide by : .
Answer
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Why not the others: : The inequality sign has been reversed, but it only reverses when multiplying or dividing by a negative. : This subtracts but does not divide by . : The inequality is strict, so gives which is not less than .
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