Inequalities Flip or No Flip

Does the inequality sign flip?
3x - 7 < -22

• Yes

• No

Does the inequality sign flip?
-8y - 9 < 55

• Yes

• No

Does the inequality sign flip?
13 + 5x < -25

• Yes

• No

-8x < 48

• x < -6

• x > -6

• x < 6

• x > 6

You flip an inequality symbol when you...

• subtract

• multiply and divide only

• multiple by a negative number

• multiple or divide by a negative number

Solve: -2x ≤ 14

• x ≤ 7

• x ≤ -7

• x ≥ 7

• x ≥ -7

Solve for t.

6t + 4 ≤ -2

• t ≤ -1 

• t ≤ 1

• t=1

• 1=t

-9a - 1 < 26

• a<-3

• a<3

• a>-3

• a>3

What is the rule for one or two-step inequalities when multiplying or dividing by a negative coefficient (number)?

• No change

• Flip the sign

• Make your answer a positive number

• Get rid of the negative sign

Do I need to flip my sign?
-3x  ≥ 12

• Yes

• No