One step inequalities

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get x > 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality 26 < f + 32?

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Subtract 32 from both sides to get f > -6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality -8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by -8 (remember to flip the inequality sign) to get x > -6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality -4 + y < -8?

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Add 4 to both sides to get y < -4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution set of the inequality x > 2?

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The solution set includes all real numbers greater than 2.