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17 October, 23:08

Why must you flip the inequality symbol when you divide by a negative number?

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  1. 17 October, 23:21
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    That's a good question. When comparing negative numbers the lower one has a greater 'number part (without the sign) ' then the higher one.

    For example - 4 and - 10: - 10 > 4 but - 4 > - 10.
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