Dividing each side of an inequation by a negative number, reverses the sign of inequality.

True

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

False

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A True
Dividing each side of an inequation by a negative number, reverses the sign of inequality.
For example if a > b and c < 0
then $\frac{a}{c}$ < $\frac{b}{c}$
Hence, the given statement is correct.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

If an inequality is multiplied/divided by a negative number, then the inequality sign reverses.

If each term of an inequation is multiplied by the same negative numbers, the sign of the inequality reverses

State True or false
If each term of an inequation is multiplied by the same negative numbers, the sign of the inequality reverses

Join BYJU'S Learning Program