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One important difference is that if you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, you need to invert the inequality sign. Example:

-2x > 5

Dividing both sides by (-2):

x < -2.5

Note that the greater-than sign changed to a less-than sign, because of the multiplication by a negative number.

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