2x - 2 < -12 2x < -12 + 2 add 2 to each side 2x < -10 perform the addition on the right side x < -10 / 2 divide each side by 2 x < -5 perform the division on the right side
2x + 3 > 7 2x > 7 - 3 subtract 3 from each side 2x > 4 perform the subtraction on the right side x > 4 / 2 divide each side by 2 x > 2 perform the division on the right side
These are just like equations, except the you have to change the direction of the sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number
