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da209sk8r
Feb 9, 2009, 11:13 PM
What is the rule on inequalities when u switch the sign. Ex. -4a<-b. when u sovle for a you get a>1/4b

rwinterton
Feb 10, 2009, 06:04 AM
If you multiply or divide both sides by -1 (or any negative number), the sense changes.

If A > B then -A < -B (think about it)