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  • 14-08-2017
  • Mathematics
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When you divide both sides of any inequality by a negative number, you need to____ the inequality symbol?

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Аноним Аноним
  • 24-08-2017
Answer: Reverse the inequality symbol.

Explanation:
Two simple examples explain the answer.

Example 1.
 -3 < 2       True
Multiply each side by -1.
Is (-3)*(-1) < (2)*(-1)?
3 < -2       False
3 > - 2      True
The inequality sign is reversed to make the sttement True.

Example 2.
3 > - 2          True
Multiply each side by -1.
3*(-1) > (-2)*(-1) ?
-3 > 2          False
-3 < 2          True
The inequalty sign is reversed to make the statement True.
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rezofficialm rezofficialm
  • 09-05-2021

Answer: Flip

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