J - 7.13 Flip the Sign?

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

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The inequality sign flips.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality signs such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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No Flip.

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True.

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Flip.

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No Flip.

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the inequality sign for 'greater than'?

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'Greater than' is represented by the symbol >.

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What is the inequality sign for 'less than or equal to'?

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'Less than or equal to' is represented by the symbol ≤.