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HELP: If you multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number when should you reverse the inequality symbol?

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Based on the task content; If you multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality symbol should be reversed always. Option B

<h3>Multiplication of inequality</h3>

Based on the rule of inequality, whenever you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign.

For instance,

-4x > 12

divide both sides by -4

x < 12/-4

x < -3

If you multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative number, the inequality symbol should be reversed always.

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