Question

The inequality -9<21 is given. Write the inequality you get when you perform the following operation.

Divide both sides of the inequality by -3.

Answer 1

3 > -7

Explanation:

-9/ -3 = 3

21/ -3 = -7

3 = -7

3 > -7

Answer 2

3 > -7

Explanation:

-9 < 21

/-3 /-3

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3 < -7

Now, whenever you divide or multiply by a negative, you will change the inequality sign.

So, 3 < -7 becomes 3 > -7