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When should the inequality symbol be reversed when solving a two step inequality

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You should reverse the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number. Addition and subtraction never change the direction of the inequality sign. Multiplication and division do change the direction of the inequality, but only if the number you’re multiplying or dividing by is a negative number.

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