Question

If you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must __________ the inequality sign.

A
double

B
reverse

C
subtract

D
add an equal sign to

Answer 1

b

Explanation:

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

When you multiply both sides by a negative value you make the side that is greater have a larger negative number, which actually means it is now less than the other side. This is why you mathematically have to flip the sign whenever you multiply by a negative number.