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Why do you switch the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative?
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Why do you switch the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative?

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If we multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you have to flip the inequality. Hope this helps :)
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