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Multiplying both sides of an inequality by a negative number makes the sign

Abe removed
Bturn into equals
Cget reversed
Dstay the same
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. get reversed
Multiplying or dividing by a negative number reverses the order, so the symbol is flipped.
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