Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l }
\text { no solution } & \text { all real numbers } & \text { linear equation in one variable } \
\text { equivalent equations } & \text { formula } & \text { reversed } \
\text { linear inequality in one variable }&\text { the same }
\end{array}$$
-If both sides of an inequality are multiplied by the same negative number, the direction of the inequality symbol is_______ .
A)the same
B)no solution
C)all real numbers
D)reversed

Question

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { no solution } & \text { all real numbers } & \text { linear equation in one variable } \
\text { equivalent equations } & \text { formula } & \text { reversed } \
\text { linear inequality in one variable }&\text { the same }
\end{array}$$
-If both sides of an inequality are multiplied by the same negative number, the direction of the inequality symbol is_______ .
A)the same
B)no solution
C)all real numbers
D)reversed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When both sides of an inequality are multiplied by the same negative number, the direction of the inequality symbol is reversed to maintain the truth of the statement.

Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases