How do you solve the inequality #8-k/2< -12#?

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How do you solve the inequality #8-k/2< -12#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-11-23T01:27:45

#k>40#

Explanation:

Solve for #k# as if this were a typical equation.

#8-k/2<-12#

Subtract #8# from both sides.

#-k/2<-20#

Multiply both sides by #-2#. BE CAREFUL! When multiplying or dividing by a negative number in an inequality, FLIP THE DIRECTION of the less than/greater than sign.

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