It depends on the specific inequality. In the simplest cases, it is solved just like an equation; except that you must be careful when multiplying and dividing - if you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, you must switch the inequality sign. For instance, a "less-than" sign would be changed to a "greater-than" sign.
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Solve the inequality and enter your solution as an inequality comparing the variable to the solution. -33+x<-33
isolate the variable
No, you can only simplify an expression. To solve for a variable, it must be in an equation.
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When you have a negative variable in an equation that you are trying to solve for, you multiply each side of the equation by -1. If it is an inequality such as <, you would flip the sign to > and vice versa.