How does multiplying or dividing by a negative number affect the inequality?

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Jacquelyn

22 December, 04:57

How does multiplying or dividing by a negative number affect the inequality?

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Arellano · Answer 1

Many simple inequalities can be solved by adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing both sides until you are left with the variable on its own. But these things will change direction of the inequality: Multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.