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Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.

If x > y and b < 0, then bx < by

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

This statement is True.

Explanation:

Because the sign of inequality is reversed when we multiply both sides of an inequality by a negative quantity.

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Chapter 6: Linear Inequalities - Solved Examples [Page 105]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 6 Linear Inequalities
Solved Examples | Q 14 (i) | Page 105

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