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An example of a cois 6 < 10, that is, 6 is less than 10. 1. If any positive number is added to both sides of this inequality, will the inequality sign between 6 and 10 change? Give at least three examples to support your answer. If any negative number is added to both sides of this inequality, will the sign between 2. 6 and 10 change? Give at least three examples to support your answer.​

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Answer:

No, the sign won't change. The sign will only change if you multiply each side by -1.

Explanation:

adding negative numbers also won't change the sign. We can see this because we are adding the same numbers

6<10

10<14

2<6

-6<-2

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