Solve multiplication, inequalities QuickChek

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To solve a multiplication problem, multiply the two numbers together.

For example, to solve 4 multiplied by 5:
4 x 5 = 20

To solve an inequality problem, follow these steps:

1. Treat the inequality sign as an equal sign and solve the equation.
2. Determine if the inequality sign changes direction when both sides are multiplied or divided by a negative number.
3. If the inequality sign changes direction, reverse the direction of the inequality sign in the final answer.
4. If the inequality sign does not change direction, keep it the same in the final answer.

For example, to solve the inequality 3x > 12:
1. Treat the inequality sign as an equal sign:
3x = 12

2. Solve the equation by dividing both sides by 3:
x = 4

Since we divided by a positive number (3) and the inequality sign did not change, the final answer is:
x > 4