The inequality -2(x + 10) > 75 says the same thing as - 2x - 20 > 75. I can multiply by -2 on the left side without reversing the inequality symbol True False

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Daniel Kobe asked Feb 4, 2022

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The inequality -2(x + 10) > 75 says the same thing

as - 2x - 20 > 75. I can multiply by -2 on the left
side without reversing the inequality symbol
True
False

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Daniel Kobe asked Feb 4, 2022

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Answer: False. When multiplying or dividing by an negative inequality you flip the sign.

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Wez Furlong answered Feb 10, 2022

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