To describe and correct: the error in solving the inequality.
Answer to Problem 30E
It made a wrong conclusion about the simplified inequality and -2 is not less than or equal to -7
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Remember to apply operations to both sides of inequality. With multiplication and division of negative numbers, be sure to reverse the inequality symbol after applying the operation.
The error committed in this inequality is that it made a wrong conclusion about the simplified inequality and -2 is not less than or equal to
It made a wrong conclusion about the simplified inequality and -2 is not less than or equal to -7
Conclusion:
It made a wrong conclusion about the simplified inequality and -2 is not less than or equal to -7
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