SOLUTION: Add -5 to both sides of the inequality 7>1. Then divide both sides of the inequality -25> -30 by 6. Explain what happens in both examples and when the direction of the inequality s

Question 209304: Add -5 to both sides of the inequality 7>1. Then divide both sides of the inequality -25> -30 by 6. Explain what happens in both examples and when the direction of the inequality symbol is reversed.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add -5 to both sides of the inequality 7>1. Then divide both sides of the inequality -25> -30 by 6. Explain what happens in both examples and when the direction of the inequality symbol is reversed.
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The inequality is reversed only when you multiply or divide by a negative.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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