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Solving Inequalities by Multiplying and Dividing

This topic covers the concept of solving inequalities by multiplying and dividing. Word problems of a similar kind are also covered.

Topic: Solving Inequalities by Multiplying

  • When you multiply both the sides of an inequality by the same positive number, the statement will still be true

  • When you multiply both the sides by the same negative number, you need to reverse the direction of the inequality symbol for the statement to be true

Topic: Solving Inequalities by Dividing

  • When you divide both the sides of an inequality by the same positive number, the statement will still be true

  • When you divide both the sides by the same negative number, you need to reverse the direction of the inequality symbol for the statement to be true

  • To check the solution, plug a value that satisfies the answer back into the equation

Topic: Word Problems

  • When you multiply or divide both the sides of an inequality by the same positive number, the statement will still be true

  • When you multiply or divide both the sides by the same negative number, you need to reverse the direction of the inequality symbol for the statement to be true
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