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4/x < -1/3, what is the range of x?
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26 Apr 2021, 07:21
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\(\frac{4}{x}<-\frac{1}{3}\), what is the range of x?
A. \(-12<x\)
B. \(12>x>0\)
C. \(x>0\)
D. \(-12<x<0\)
E. \(x<0\)
A. \(-12<x\)
B. \(12>x>0\)
C. \(x>0\)
D. \(-12<x<0\)
E. \(x<0\)
Re: 4/x < -1/3, what is the range of x?
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26 Apr 2021, 21:50
26 Apr 2021, 21:50
Since x is in the denominator, x will be greater than 0.
Now, multiplying by 3 on both sides
12/x<-1
Multiplying x by both sides
12<-x
Multiplying by -1
x<12
Hence B should be the answer.
Now, multiplying by 3 on both sides
12/x<-1
Multiplying x by both sides
12<-x
Multiplying by -1
x<12
Hence B should be the answer.
Re: 4/x < -1/3, what is the range of x?
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27 Apr 2021, 10:44
27 Apr 2021, 10:44
plz provide solution who got this question correct...
