To explain: The method of solving inequalities that involve multiplication and division.
Answer to Problem 72HP
The sign of the inequality gets reversed when we multiply or divide both sides by a negative value.
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
There is no effect in the sign of the inequality when we add or subtract a value to both sides. Whereas, the sign of the inequality gets reversed when we multiply or divide both sides by a negative value.
Let us understand this by an example.
In order to solve this inequality, the first step is to subtract 10 to both sides. Since, we are subtracting so there will not be any effect on the sign of the inequality. It means it will remain >
Now, divide both sides by
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