Algebra 1 / Chapter 5: Inequalities / Inequalities

Symmetric Inequality Property

if a > b, then b < a

Here are some examples:

  1. if 7 > 3, then 3 < 7

  2. if x > 10, then 10 < x

  3. if (2 ⋅ y) + 5 > 7, then 7 < (2 ⋅ y) + 5

Quiz (1 point)

Suppose that:

x ⋅ m > y

What does the Symmetric Inequality Property allow us to conclude?

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