Math Properties . . . Inequalities: Properties of Multiplication and Division . . .

Math Properties - Inequalities: Multiplication & Division - Math Properties of Inequality : In mathematics, inequalities compare numbers and expressions that are not equal to one another.

Generally, the following symbols are used for comparison:

$Math Symbol - Greater Than$ , $Math Symbol - Less Than$ , $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ , $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ .
Each of these symbols compares the relative size of two numbers to show which number is bigger, and which number is smaller.

Inequalities are important because they are common to everyday life experiences.

People intuitively use Math Properties, such as the concept of Inequality, to compare options and make choices based on relative value.

For example, a person may ask themselves: "Can I buy a new car with $10,000 if a new car costs $11,000?" The comparison of these choices relies on the Math Property of Inequality. One number is smaller than the other number.

Automatic control systems rely on this concept as well. A thermostat uses the Math Property of Inequality (comparing temperatures) to decide whether to turn on a heater or air conditioner. For example, the thermostat may turn on an air conditioner when the temperature rises above 85 degrees (or turn off the air conditioner when the temperature falls below 80 degrees).

The Math Properties of Inequality of Real Numbers
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$Math Properties - Math Inequalities - Trichotomy$

Trichotomy
Property of Inequality

$Math Properties - Math Inequalities - Transitive$

Transitive
Property of Inequality

$Math Properties - Math Inequalities - Reversal$

Reversal
Property of Inequality

$Math Properties - Math Inequalities - Addition & Subtraction$

Additive
Property of Inequality

$Math Properties - Math Inequalities - Multiplication & Division$

Multiplicative
Property of Inequality

$Math Properties - Math Inequalities - Exponents & Roots$

Exponents and Roots
Properties of Inequality

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Multiplication and division involving inequalities can change the direction of the inequality sign. Careful attention to detail is important when performing these operations.

Multiplying or Dividing by a "positive number" will not change the direction of the inequality sign.

Multiplying inequalities by a "positive number".

a = any real number, b = any real number,

c = a "positive" real number not equal to 0

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b , then a * c $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b * c

ac $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ bc

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b , then a * c $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b * c

ac $Math Symbol - Less Than$ bc

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b , then a * c $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b * c

ac $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ bc

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b , then a * c $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b * c

ac $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ bc

If a = 4, b = 2, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 , then 4 * 2 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 * 2

8 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 4

If a = 4, b = 6, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 6 , then 4 * 2 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 6 * 2

8 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 12

Dividing inequalities by a "positive number".

a = any real number, b = any real number,

c = a "positive" real number not equal to 0

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b , then a ÷ c $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b ÷ c

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ $Math - Fraction$

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b , then a ÷ c $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b ÷ c

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Less Than$ $Math - Fraction$

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b , then a ÷ c $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b ÷ c

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ $Math - Fraction$

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b , then a ÷ c $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b ÷ c

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ $Math - Fraction$

If a = 4, b = 2, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 , then 4 ÷ 2 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 ÷ 2

2 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 1

If a = 4, b = 6, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 6 , then 4 ÷ 2 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 6 ÷ 2

2 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 3

Multiplying or Dividing by a "negative number" will change the direction of the inequality sign.

Multiplying inequalities by a "negative number".

a = any real number, b = any real number,

c = a "positive" real number not equal to 0

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b , then a * (-c) $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b * (-c)

-ac $Math Symbol - Less Than$ -bc

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b , then a * (-c) $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b * (-c)

-ac $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ -bc

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b , then a * (-c) $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b * (-c)

-ac $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ -bc

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b , then a * (-c) $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b * (-c)

-ac $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ -bc

If a = 4, b = 2, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 , then 4 * (-2) $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 2 * (-2)

-8 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ -4

If a = 4, b = 6, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 6 , then 4 * (-2) $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 6 * (-2)

-8 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ -12

Dividing inequalities by a "negative number".

a = any real number, b = any real number,

c = a "positive" real number not equal to 0

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b , then a ÷ (-c) $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b ÷ (-c)

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Less Than$ $Math - Fraction$

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Less Than$ $Math - Fraction$

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than$ b , then a ÷ (-c) $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b ÷ (-c)

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ $Math - Fraction$

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ $Math - Fraction$

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b , then a ÷ (-c) $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b ÷ (-c)

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ $Math - Fraction$

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ $Math - Fraction$

If a $Math Symbol - Less Than or Equal To$ b , then a ÷ (-c) $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ b ÷ (-c)

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ $Math - Fraction$

$Math - Fraction$ $Math Symbol - Greater Than or Equal To$ $Math - Fraction$

If a = 4, b = 2, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 , then 4 ÷ (-2) $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 2 ÷ (-2)

-2 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ -1

If a = 4, b = 6, c = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Less Than$ 6 , then 4 ÷ (-2) $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 6 ÷ (-2)

-2 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ -3

Multiplying and Dividing an inequality by 0 (zero).

Multiplying inequalities by 0 (zero).

a = any real number, b = any real number

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b , then a * 0 $Math Symbol - Equal Sign$ b * 0

0 $Math Symbol - Equal Sign$ 0

If a = 4, b = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 , then 4 * 0 $Math Symbol - Equal Sign$ 2 * 0

0 $Math Symbol - Equal Sign$ 0

Dividing inequalities by 0 (zero)- undefined (cannot be done).

a = any real number, b = any real number

If a $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ b , then a ÷ 0 (undefined)
b ÷ 0 (undefined)

If a = 4, b = 2

If 4 $Math Symbol - Greater Than$ 2 , then 4 ÷ 0 (undefined)
2 ÷ 0 (undefined)

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