Question

If you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a _____________ number, remember to ______________ the inequality symbol.
For example, if you divide both sides of -2x<8 _____________, you must flip the inequality to get x>-4

Answer 1

If you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a **negative** number, remember to **reverse** the inequality symbol.
For example, if you divide both sides of -2x < 8 **by -2**, you must flip the inequality to get x > -4.