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Select the 2 problems below where you would need to reverse the inequality when solving

Select the 2 problems below where you would need to reverse the inequality when solving-example-1
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Answer:

2 and 5 (from the top to bottom)

Explanation:

Whenever you have to multiply or divide by a negative number, you have to flip the inequality. In the second and fifth problems, you have to do so to solve for x.

2. divide by -2

5. multiply by -2

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