Could you pls tell me why I have to change this sign. You should look at the sign like an equal sign.

-2/5x -9 < 9/10
-2/5x < 99/10
x < -24.75
Why is this wrong? -
I know the answer should be x> -24.75, but why?
if this got sent twice, it is by error. Sorry.

what? reposting after 11 minutes? What a waste of time for all.