Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Divide both sides by .
  2. Step 2: The inequality sign reverses: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : dividing by a negative number reverses the sign. : the sign of was lost. : both the sign and the direction are wrong.

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