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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve the following inequality -5x is greater or equal to 12. I know my answer is -12/5 but I am not sure if the sign changes or not ... please explain

hartnn (hartnn):

if you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number the inequality sign reverses.

hartnn (hartnn):

-5x >= 12 -x >= 12/5 x <= -12/5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay that's what I thought but was not sure.

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