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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative
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Answer:

It switches sides

Explanation:

Example 2<4, 2<4(-2)=2<-8

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Answer:

Much like when you divide by a negative number, the sign of the inequality must flip! ... When you multiply both sides by a negative value you make the side that is greater have a "bigger" negative number, which actually means it is now less than the other side!

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