Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________ Period: __________
Solving 1-Step Inequalities by Multiplying or Dividing Negatives
Directions: Solve and graph the inequality. Then, decide if the inequality sign flipped or not.
−4𝑥 ≤ 12
2𝑥 > −8
−5𝑥 ≤ 20
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
𝑥
≥ −1
4
3𝑥 < −15
𝑥
≥3
−2
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
−2𝑥 ≤ −40
−5𝑥 > 50
10𝑥 < −200
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
𝑥
≥ −5
−6
𝑥
< −10
−4
𝑥
≤ −2
15
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Did inequality sign flip? Explain.
Quick write: What is the difference between the problems that we flip the inequality sign on verses the ones
we do not? _____________________________________________________________________________
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