-2w-5 < 23 Solve the inequality for W.?

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-2w-5 < 23 Solve the inequality for W.?

2007-03-11 08:02:41 · 4 answers · asked by Diffa W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

4 answers

-2w - 5 < 23

Move the -5 to the right hand side.

-2w < 23 + 5

-2w < 28

Now, divide both sides by (-2). Keep in mind that this will flip the inequality symbol, as that is what occurs when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.

w > -14

2007-03-11 08:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by Puggy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

w > 14

2007-03-11 15:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by MurtaZa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hope this helps

-(2W) - 5 < 23
-(2W) < 28
2W >28
W > 14

2007-03-11 15:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rebekah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

-2w<28
w>-14, notice flipped sign

2007-03-11 15:06:13 · answer #4 · answered by leo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋