If the coefficient is positive, then just multiply or divide by the same coefficient.
2X less than or equal to 8
divide by 2 throughout to get X is less than or equal to 4
If the coefficient is negative, then multiply or divide by the negative sign and the same number throughout
-2X is less than or equal to 8
divide by -2 throughout to get
X is GREATER THAN OR EQUAL to 8.
Remember the sign changes when you divide or multiply by negative.