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How Do You Use Multiplication with Negative Numbers to Solve an Inequality Word Problem?

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Solve this real world word problem in just one written step. The original inequality is a division problem, so to solve it, use the multiplication property of inequality. Was the problem solved by multiplying a negative number? Yes! So don't forget to flip the inequality sign in the solution. Watch this video for a closer look at how to do that.

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