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The inequality sign changes direction.

So 2<3

Multiply by -2 and you get -4>-6 (similarly with division).

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Q: What happens if you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number?
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When you have to reverse the inequality sign?

The usual case is when you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number.


What happens to the inequality symbol when you subtract a negative number?

The inequality symbol doesn't change direction in this case.Note that that is the same as adding a positive number.Note also that if you MULTIPLY or DIVIDE by a negative number, then you need to change the direction of the inequality symbol.


What happens when you multiply or divide an inequalitie by a negative number?

When an inequality is multiplied or divided by a negative number the inequality sign is reversed.Example : -x < 7 ......after multiplying by (say) -2 this becomes 2x > -14


What must occur in a linear inequality when you divide or multiply by a negative number?

The inequality sign must be flipped.


If you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a number you need to reverse the inequality sign?

negative flip


When you solve an inequality and the first step was to multiply or divide by a negative?

yes ... and so?


What happens when you multiply or divide by a negative?

the answer becomes negative


Do you only flip the inequality when you divide by a negative number?

Yes you do, you also flip the inequality sign if you multiply by a negative # The &gt; and &lt; signs are strictly the "Greater than" and "Less than" signs. The inequality sign is an = with a / stroke through it. If you divide an inequality by -1 it remains an inequality.


When you must reverse the inequality sign?

When solving an inequality, you must revers the inequality sign when you multiply (or divide) both sides by a negative number.


Do you switch the sign when you multiply or divide an inequality?

Only when what you're multiplying by/dividing by is negative.


What happens if you add or subtract a value to both sides of an inequality?

The direction of the inequality remains unchanged. The direction changes when you divide or multiply both sides by a negative number. It also changes if both sides are raised to a negative exponent.


If you multiply or divide both sides of an inquality by a negative number you need to?

Change the direction of the inequality.