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  • Jan 18, 2010, 09:35 PM
    brian2
    8n+2-10n<20
    I really need hel its solving linear inequalities multi steps
  • Jan 18, 2010, 09:36 PM
    brian2

    8n+2-10n<20
  • Jan 18, 2010, 09:46 PM
    jaysie90

    Subtract 2 from both sides.
    8n - 10n < 18

    Combine 8n and -10n
    -2n
    -2n < 18

    Divide both sides by -2

    N < -9

    Post me back if you have any problems or more questions.
  • Jan 20, 2010, 05:16 AM
    ArcSine
    Except remember that when dividing (or multiplying) both sides by a negative number, you reverse the sense of the inequality.

    You can see, e.g. that n = -10 satisfies the proposed conclusion (n < -9) but doesn't satisfy the original inequality.

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