Question

What would cause an Inequality sign in an equation to flip?

a.) When dividing both sides by a negative.
b.) When adding a negative to both sides.
c.) When multiplying a fraction by both sides.
d.) When subtracting a negative to both sides.

Answer 1

When dividing both sides by a negative.

Explanation:

When dividing OR multiplying both sides by a negative, we need to flip the inequality signs.