6th grade Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x < -4 represent on a number line?

Back

The graph shows all numbers less than -4, with an open circle at -4 and an arrow extending to the left.

Front

What symbol is used to indicate 'is less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'is less than' is <.

Front

When graphing the inequality x ≤ 9, which direction does the arrow point?

Back

The arrow points to the left, indicating all numbers less than or equal to 9.

Front

What does the inequality 6 > x mean?

Back

It means that x is less than 6.

Front

How would you express the condition 'a person must be no more than 12 years old' using an inequality?

Back

The inequality is x ≤ 12.

Front

What is the difference between < and ≤ in inequalities?

Back

< means 'less than' and does not include the number, while ≤ means 'less than or equal to' and includes the number.

Front

How do you represent the inequality 'x is greater than 5' on a number line?

Back

You would place an open circle at 5 and draw an arrow to the right.

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 3 indicate?

Back

It indicates that x is greater than or equal to 3.

Front

If x < 0, what can you say about the value of x?

Back

x is a negative number.

Front

What is the meaning of the inequality 4 ≤ x < 10?

Back

x is greater than or equal to 4 and less than 10.