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Why must you flip the inequality symbol when you divide by a negative number?
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Why must you flip the inequality symbol when you divide by a negative number?

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That's a good question. When comparing negative numbers the lower one has a greater 'number part ( without the sign)' then the higher one.

For example -4 and -10:- 10 > 4 but -4 > -10.
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