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If x>5, which inequality is correct after multiplying both sides by −1?

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Correct answer: −x<−5

The governing rule is that multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number reverses the inequality sign. Starting with x>5, multiply each side by −1: (−1)x>(−1)5. Because −1 is negative, the greater-than sign changes to less-than, giving −x<−5. Therefore option B is correct. A is the common error of multiplying the numbers but leaving the sign unchanged. C changes x incorrectly and does not represent multiplication of the original left side by −1. D changes only the form of one side and fails to apply the operation consistently. A quick numerical check confirms the result: if x=6, then −6<−5 is true, whereas −6>−5 is false.

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Linear-InequalitiesSign-ReversalNegative-MultiplicationInequality-RulesIntroduction To InequalitiesLinear InequalitiesMathematicsClass 11 Mcq

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