College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.7 - Page 198: 136

Answer

When solving a linear inequality, the sign will change to its opposite sign if one side of the equation is divided by $-1$.

Work Step by Step

Below is an example showing the difference in signs when solving linear inequalities. $-5x-4\geq-29$ $-5x\geq-25$ $x\leq5$
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