Inequality symbols Reverse(flip)/ Preserve (stays the same)

When do we reverse or flip an inequality symbol?

• When we add or subtract a positive constant

• When we add or subtract a negative constant

• When we multiply or divide by a positive coefficient

• When we multiply or divide by a negative coefficient

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

In this inequality, do we preserve or reverse the inequality symbol?

x + 7 > 5

• preserve ( keep the same)

• reverse ( flip)

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

In the following inequality, do we preserve or reverse the inequality symbol?

3x< 6

• reverse ( flip the symbol)

• preserve ( keep the same)

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

In which of the following inequalities do we reverse or flip the inequality symbol? Check all that apply.

• d - 4 < 9

• -2x/3 < 6

• r + 6 > 3

• -6x < 18

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

In which of the following inequalities do we reverse or flip the inequality symbol? Check all that apply.

• -8x + 8 < 24

• 6 + Q > 8

• -s/5 + 3 < 4

• 6x +6 > - 36

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B