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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Linear inequalities. When should the > or < be flipped?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is it when both sides are negative?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When we divide or multiply both sides by a negative. (Both sides do not need to be negative at the beginning)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So if i have for example 2x>13, i dont flip because im dividing by 2 but if i have -2x>13 i would flip because im dividing by -2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

exactly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

excellent!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh, i see now! Thanks!

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