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If you divide a positive number (it doesn't really matter if it is an integer or a fraction) by a negative number, the result is negative.
Yes you do, you also flip the inequality sign if you multiply by a negative # The > and < 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.
No. Only when you divide by a negative.
dividing by one third is the same as multiplying by three
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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.
If you divide a positive number (it doesn't really matter if it is an integer or a fraction) by a negative number, the result is negative.
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
You divide as normal BUT you change the direction of the inequality symbol, so that < becomes > and conversely.
The inequality sign changes direction. So 2<3 Multiply by -2 and you get -4>-6 (similarly with division).
Yes you do, you also flip the inequality sign if you multiply by a negative # The > and < 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.
No. Only when you divide by a negative.
The usual case is when you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number.
When you divide both sides by a negative value
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.
When you divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality sign flips.
dividing by one third is the same as multiplying by three