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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When subtracting a number from both sides of an inequality, Answer the symbol reverses. the symbol remains the same. the symbol changes to =.

OpenStudy (radar):

Lets check it out. 3 < 5 now lets subtract 2 from both sides 1 < 3 The symbol did not change.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it stays the same; it only changes if you divide or multiply by a negative number.

OpenStudy (marissalovescats):

It only changes when you divide my a negative number.

OpenStudy (radar):

I think shanzayxox98 sums it up correctly.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (radar):

divide or multiply by negative number will result in a change.

OpenStudy (radar):

Take the same example; 3<5 lets multiply by -2 -6<-10 Not true must reverse the inequalituy symbol -6>-10 Now thats true.

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