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A 3-column table with 4 rows. Column 1 is labeled Inequality with entries 8 greater-than 2, negative 10 less-than negative 2, 15 greater-than negative 5, negative 7 less-than 4. Column 2 is labeled Multiply each side by: with entries negative 2, negative 4, negative 3, negative 5. Column 3 is labeled New Inequality with entries A, B, C, D. The table gives an inequality and a number to multiply both sides of the inequality by. Identify the new, true inequality. A: B: C: D: Multiplying both sides of an inequality by a negative number the inequality symbol.

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Answer:

Column A: 16<-4

Column B: 40 > 8

Column C: 45 <15

Column D: 35>-20

Explanation:

When multiplying or dividing by a negative, the sign switches.

User Sunil Luitel
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A:
✅ -16<-4
B:
✅ 40 > 8
C:
✅ -45 <15
D:
✅ 35>-20
Multiplying both sides of an inequality by a negative number
✅reverses
the inequality symbol.
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