Inequality "flip"

Front

What happens to the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing both sides by a positive number?

Back

The inequality sign remains the same.

Front

What happens to the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number?

Back

The inequality sign flips.

Front

In the inequality -4 + 8g > 18, does the inequality sign flip?

Back

No

Front

In the inequality -8y + 9 < 55, does the inequality sign flip?

Back

Yes

Front

In the inequality 3a < -45, does the inequality sign flip?

Back

No

Front

In the inequality -12y < -24, does the inequality sign flip?

Back

Yes

Front

In the inequality 2x < 20, does the inequality sign flip?

Back

No

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality signs (>, <, ≥, ≤).

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

Back

It means 'greater than'.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

Back

It means 'less than'.