Inequality Flip

Does the inequality sign flip?
-5x + 12 > 35

• Yes

• No

Does the inequality sign flip?
2x < 20

• Yes

• No

Does the inequality sign flip?
-12y < -24

• Yes

• No

Does the inequality sign flip?
3a < -45

• Yes

• No

When do you flip the inequality sign when solving inequality problems?

• When you multiply or divide by a negative number

• When your answer is a negative number

• When there is a negative number or coefficient attached to your variable by multiplication or division

• When you add or subtract the variable by a negative number

Does the sign need to flip when solving? -4y ≥ 28

• YES

• NO

When do you flip the inequality sign when solving inequality problems?

• When you multiply or divide by a negative number

• When your answer is a negative number

• When there is a negative number or coefficient attached to your variable by multiplication or division

• When you add or subtract the variable by a negative number

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

You  flip the sign when you are multiply or dividing by a negative number.

Do I need to flip the inequality sign?

-3x  ≥ 12

• Yes

• No

Does the sign need to flip when solving?
-2x ≥ 22

• YES

• NO