7.PFA.4 Flip the Sign?

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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 flips.

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No, the inequality sign does not flip.

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What is the definition of an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is less than, greater than, less than or equal to, or greater than or equal to the other.

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What does it mean to 'flip' the inequality sign?

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To 'flip' the inequality sign means to change it from < to > or from ≤ to ≥ when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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x is any number less than 5.

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