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When solving inequalities,name 2 steps that are the same as solving equations and one difference

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Step-by-step explanation:

same:

  • the addition property of equality
  • the multiplication property of equality (for positive multipliers)

different:

  • the multiplication property of equality for negative multipliers

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Additional comment

Multiplication by a negative number has the effect of re-ordering numbers:

-1 < 2 . . . 1 > -2 (both sides multiplied by -1)

Other functions can have the same effect, so care must be taken when applying functions to both sides of an inequality.

1/2 > 1/3 . . . 2 < 3 (reciprocal function applied to both sides)

30° < 60° . . . cos(30°) > cos(60°) (cosine function applied to both sides)

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