Solving Single-Step Inequalities by Multiplication
The rules for solving inequalities are similar to those for solving linear equations. However, there is one exception, when multiplying or dividing by a negative number it is necessary to reverse the inequality sign.
Example:
Solve > 3
Solution:
> 3
• 5 > 3 • 5
x > 15
Example:
Solve
Solution:
The following video shows how to solve single-step inequalities by multiplication
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