SOLUTION: since 2<4 what happens when we multiply both sides by -2 will we get -4<-8 which is no longer true how do we make it true

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Question 382449: since 2<4 what happens when we multiply both sides by -2 will we get -4<-8 which is no longer true how do we make it true
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rule:

Whenever you multiply an inequality by a negative number, reverse the sense of the inequality. That is or becomes or or vice versa.

The reason that the rule doesn't say "Whenever you multiply or divide...(and doesn't need to) is left as an exercise for the student.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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