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7- 4x < 8

- 4x < 1

4x < -1

4x/4 < -1/4

x < -1/4
by Level 6 User (19.3k points)
7 - 4x < 8

7 - 8 < 4x

-1 < 4x

-1 ÷ 4 < 4x ÷ 4

-1/4 < x

x < -1/4
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On the next-to-last line, you show x is GREATER THAN -1/4
On the last line, you show x is LESS THAN -1/4.
YOU CAN'T DO THAT! The two statements conflict. They are opposites!
by Level 11 User (78.4k points)

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