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How is flipping the sign different then writing the inequality backwards

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Answer: Much like when you divide by a negative number, the sign of the inequality must flip!

Step-by-step explanation: When you multiply both sides by a negative value you make the side that is greater have a "bigger" negative number, which actually means it is now less than the other side!

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