equation problem: Solve for x in terms of y if y is....

megan0430 said:
Solve for x in terms of y if y is a negative number and xy - 3 < -3xy.
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Okay; we're given that y < 0 and that xy - 3 < -3xy. But what is the equation you're supposed to solve?

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Eliz.
 
megan0430 said:
Solve for x in terms of y if y is a negative number and xy - 3 < -3xy.
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If a<0 and ab<c then b>(c/a).
So \(\displaystyle \begin{array}{rcl}
\quad xy - 3 & < & - 3xy \\
\Rightarrow 4xy & < & 3 \\
\Rightarrow x & > & \frac{3}{{4y}}. \\
\end{array}\)
 
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