Linear inequalities are very similar to linear equations.
Here is an example of a linear inequality and equation.
x+3=0
x+3<0
Move x to one side and the numbers to the other side while grouping like term.
x=3
x<3
When you multiply or divide by a negative number in inequalities, you need to remember to flip the inequality sign around.
-x<3
x>-3
or
x/-2>12
x<-24
Linear inequalities are very similar to linear equations.
Here is an example of a linear inequality and equation.
x+3=0
x+3<0
Move x to one side and the numbers to the other side while grouping like term.
x=3
x<3
When you multiply or divide by a negative number in inequalities, you need to remember to flip the inequality sign around.
-x<3
x>-3
or
x/-2>12
x<-24