If each term of an inequation is multiplied or divided by a negative number , then the sign of inequality does not change

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When any inequation is multiplied or divided by a negative number , then the inequality sign changes

Example -2x + 3 >9 ;

-2x > 9-3

-2x > 6

-x > 3 :

dividing by -1 ,

we get x < -3

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