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Single Variable Inequalities

This topic is easier if you have mastered the Single Variable Equations 2 and 3 topics.
To review these topics, see Single Variable Equations 2 and Single Variable Equations 3.


With inequalities, solve as you would with any equation.
The only difference:

When multiplying or dividing an inequality by a negative value, reverse the inequality sign.


Example 1:

Solve.
2(- 3q + 3) <= - 12   Answer:

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