Question

If you multiply an inequality by a negative number _____.

a. switch the inequality sign
b. keep the inequality sign the same

Answer 1

answer is a

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. Switch the inequality sign

Explanation:

When multiplying, you must switch the inequality sign. This is also true when dividing.

EXAMPLE 1:

-4r < -21

Note: We reversed the inequality sign when we divided by -4

r > 5 1/4

EXAMPLE 2:

x/-5 > 7

Note: We reversed the inequality sign when we multiplied by -5

x < -35

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