Reversing Inequalities

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number?

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The inequality sign reverses.

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You must reverse the inequality sign when dividing by a negative.

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Define an inequality.

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality signs (>, <, ≥, ≤).

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What is the difference between a strict inequality and a non-strict inequality?

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A strict inequality uses > or <, while a non-strict inequality uses ≥ or ≤.

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x is any number greater than 5.

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Draw an open circle at 3 and shade to the left.

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x can be any number less than or equal to 7.