SOLUTION: okay i need to know when you have to switch the sign to the linear eqations like for example x+y is less than or equal to 2. Would I change the sign to make it greater than because

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Question 540: okay i need to know when you have to switch the sign to the linear eqations like for example x+y is less than or equal to 2. Would I change the sign to make it greater than because you subtract..HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Answer by citychic3(8) About Me  (Show Source):
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You only switch the less than sign to a greater than one, if you divide a negative number to the opposite side of the sign. FOR EXAMPLE: -3x > 6. To find x you have to divide -3 and 6, but you switched the -3 to the other side so you have to switch the sign. so x<-2