Why does the inequality symbol need to be reversed when multiplying or dividing by a negative number

∠aed is formed inside a circle by two intersecting chords. if minor arc bd = 70 and minor arc ac = 180, what is the measure of ∠ aed? a) 45° b) 50° c) 55° d) 60°

Divide the following fractions 3/4 ÷ 2/3 1/2 8/9 9/8 2

The two cylinders are similar. if the ratio of their surface areas is 9/1.44 find the volume of each cylinder. round your answer to the nearest hundredth. a. small cylinder: 152.00 m3 large cylinder: 950.02 m3 b. small cylinder: 972.14 m3 large cylinder: 12,924.24 m3 c. small cylinder: 851.22 m3 large cylinder: 13,300.25 m3 d. small cylinder: 682.95 m3 large cylinder: 13,539.68 m3