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If you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must __________ the inequality sign.

A
double

B
reverse

C
subtract

D
add an equal sign to

User Tamiera
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Answer:

b

Explanation:

User Pihentagy
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

When you multiply both sides by a negative value you make the side that is greater have a larger negative number, which actually means it is now less than the other side. This is why you mathematically have to flip the sign whenever you multiply by a negative number.

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