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Solving Linear Equations: Distributive Property

Question 2 • AZ-Intermediate Algebra A (MA311)

Find the student’s error in solving the following inequality.2 x > –5/3

Answer
A
The student should have added 4 to all parts (left, middle, and right) to get 6 < –3x < 9.
B
The student divided 6/–3 incorrectly.
C
The student should not have switched the direction of the sign in the final step.
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