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  • Feb 9, 2009, 11:13 PM
    da209sk8r
    Math. Rule for inequalities
    What is the rule on inequalities when u switch the sign. Ex. -4a<-b. when u sovle for a you get a>1/4b
  • Feb 10, 2009, 06:04 AM
    rwinterton

    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)

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