Inequality Properties [Reverse or Preserve]

Front

What happens to the inequality symbol when both sides are multiplied by a negative number?

Back

The symbol is reversed.

Front

What happens to the inequality symbol when both sides are multiplied by a positive number?

Back

The symbol is preserved.

Front

What happens to the inequality symbol when a number is added to both sides?

Back

The symbol is preserved.

Front

What happens to the inequality symbol when a number is subtracted from both sides?

Back

The symbol is preserved.

Front

Would multiplying -2 to both sides of the inequality -2 > -5 preserve or reverse the symbol?

Back

Reverse.

Front

Would adding -2 to both sides of the inequality -2 > -5 preserve or reverse the symbol?

Back

Preserve.

Front

If 3 > 1, what is the result of multiplying both sides by -1?

Back

-3 < -1.

Front

If x > 5 and you subtract 3 from both sides, what is the new inequality?

Back

x - 3 > 2.

Front

If a > b and you add c to both sides, what is the new inequality?

Back

a + c > b + c.

Front

If -4 < -2, what happens when you multiply both sides by -1?

Back

4 > 2.