Rewrite the statement so the inequality symbol points in the opposite direction and the new statement has the same
meaning as the original.
-15 $\geq$ 2
A)2 $\geq$ 115
B)2 $\leq$ 115
C)15 2
D)15 $\leq$ 2

Question

Rewrite the statement so the inequality symbol points in the opposite direction and the new statement has the same
meaning as the original.
-15 $\geq$ 2
A)2 $\geq$ 115
B)2 $\leq$ 115
C)15 > 2
D)15 $\leq$ 2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The original statement 15 $\geq$ 2 means 15 is greater than or equal to 2. To reverse the inequality while maintaining the same meaning, we write 2 $\leq$ 15, which is equivalent to choice B.

Rewrite the Statement So the Inequality Symbol Points in the Opposite