SOLUTION: If a < b, then -a >-b Why?

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Question 39564: If a < b, then -a >-b Why?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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Everytime you multiply or divide by a negative number, you have to switch the sign.
If you want to see a more descriptive explaination, pick some points:
a = -3
b = -1
a < b
-3 < -1 TRUE
-a > -b
3 > 1 TRUE