Inequality Word Problems

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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How do you represent a situation where a person wants to spend less than a certain amount?

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You can represent this situation using an inequality, such as x < amount, where x is the total spending.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you write an inequality for a situation where a total cost must be less than a specific amount?

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You write an inequality in the form of total cost < specific amount.

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What is the standard form of a linear inequality?

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The standard form of a linear inequality is typically written as Ax + By < C, Ax + By > C, Ax + By ≤ C, or Ax + By ≥ C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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How do you solve an inequality involving multiple variables?

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To solve an inequality with multiple variables, isolate one variable on one side of the inequality and express the other variable(s) in terms of it.

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the inequality if necessary.

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