SOLUTION: When dividing by a negative number in an inequality, do I switch the signs around? Thank you

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Question 246131: When dividing by a negative number in an inequality, do I switch the signs around?
Thank you
Answer by stanbon(57377) About Me  (Show Source):
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When dividing by a negative number in an inequality, do I switch the signs around?
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You make three changes.
Change the sign on the left side.
Change the sign on the right side.
Change the direction of the inequality.
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If you have -4 < 8 and you divide by -2 you get:
2 > -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.