Solving'' an inequality<span> means </span>finding<span> all of its solutions. A "solution'' of an </span>inequality<span> is a number which when substituted for the </span>variable<span> makes the </span>inequality<span> a true statement. ... </span>Rule<span> 3b. Multiplying/dividing by the same NEGATIVE number on both sides AND changing the ... All real </span>numbers<span> less than 1 solve the </span>inequality<span>.</span>