Solving Inequalities with Multiplication and Division

What must you do to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

• Leave it unchanged

• Flip it

• Add a negative sign

• Multiply it by -1

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

In the example where you divide by -6, what happens to the inequality sign?

• It remains the same

• It flips

• It becomes an equal sign

• It is removed

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

When solving x/5 ≤ -3, what operation do you perform to isolate x?

• Divide by 5

• Multiply by -5

• Multiply by 5

• Add 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

What is the solution to the inequality x/5 ≤ -3?

• x ≤ -15

• x ≥ 15

• x ≤ 15

• x ≥ -15

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

In the example where you divide by 12, what is the resulting value of k?

• 2

• -2

• 1

• -1

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the inequality sign in the solution for k when you divide by 12?

• >

• ≤

• ≥

• =

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

When solving -3z > -4.5, what operation do you perform to isolate z?

• Add 3

• Multiply by -3

• Subtract 3

• Divide by -3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

What is the solution to the inequality -3z > -4.5?

• z < -1.5

• z > 1.5

• z < 1.5

• z > -1.5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

In the example with -3/2n ≤ 6, what operation do you perform to isolate n?

• Divide by -2/3

• Divide by 2/3

• Multiply by -2/3

• Multiply by 2/3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

What is the solution to the inequality -3/2n ≤ 6?

• n ≤ -4

• n ≥ -4

• n ≥ 4

• n ≤ 4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8