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When the inequality is multiplied both sides by a positive number what happens?
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∙ 15y ago
Nothing, you proceed as if the < or > was an =. If you're multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative, you flip the sign. e.g. < would go to >
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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
When you multiply both sides of any inequality by a negative number you need to the inequality symbol?
When an Inequality expression is multiplied (or divided) by a negative number then the Inequality sign is reversed. Example : -9x < 18 : -x < 2 : x > -2........as both sides have been multiplied by -1.
What sign do you get when you mutliply same signs?
Positive. Because a negative number multiplied by a negative number = a positive number. And a positive multiplied by a positive =a positive -8x-8=64 8x8=64
Is product is plus or minus?
if 2 positive numbers are multiplied, then the product is positive. if 2 negative numbers are multiplied, the product is positive. if a positive and a negative number are multiplied, the product is negative.
Why is it when you multiply two negative integers that it is a positive answer?
Multiplying anything non-zero by a negative number changes the sign. A positive number multiplied by a negative number becomes negative. A negative number multiplied by a negative number becomes positive.
What happens to the inequality when it is multiplied by a negative number?
The inequality is "flipped" when multiplied by a negative number. For example, if x > y and a is a negative number, then ax < ay.
What happens when both sides of a less than inequality are multiplied or divided by a negative number?
The inequality sign becomes greater than (>).
Explain what happens when both sides of an inequality is multiplied by a negative number give an example to support your answer?
The direction of the inequality is reversed. Note that the if the inequality included "or equals" before, then it will after. 4 < 5 multiplied by -1 gives -4 > -5 5 >= 4 multiplied by -1 gives -5 <= -4
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
Is a positive number multiplied by a negative number a positive answer?
No No. Positive number multiplied by a negative number gives a negative number.
When should an inequality sign be reversed?
When one side of the inequality is divided or multiplied by a negative number.
When you multiply both sides of any inequality by a negative number you need to the inequality symbol?
When an Inequality expression is multiplied (or divided) by a negative number then the Inequality sign is reversed. Example : -9x < 18 : -x < 2 : x > -2........as both sides have been multiplied by -1.
What does a positive number multiplied by a positive number equal?
A positive number multiplied by a positive number will give a positive answer:1 x 1 = 1In contrast, a negative number multiplied by a positive number gives a negative answer:-1 x 1 = -1Finally two negative numbers multiplied together give a positive answer:-1 x -1 = 1
What is the inequality for -A number n is positive?
A number n is positive: n > 0
When solving an inequality when is it necessary to change the direction of the inequality symbol?
When the two sides of the inequality are multiplied or divided by a negative number or term or expression.
What sign do you get when you mutliply same signs?
Positive. Because a negative number multiplied by a negative number = a positive number. And a positive multiplied by a positive =a positive -8x-8=64 8x8=64
