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 'more than' in an inequality?

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'More than' is represented by the symbol '>' in an inequality.

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How do you represent 'less than' in an inequality?

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'Less than' is represented by the symbol '<' in an inequality.

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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 number y is under 20'?

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The inequality is written as y < 20.

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How do you express 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' is expressed using the symbol '≥'.

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality.

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How do you solve the inequality 4n + 22 < 82?

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Subtract 22 from both sides to get 4n < 60, then divide by 4 to find n < 15.

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What is the significance of the solution to an inequality?

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The solution to an inequality represents a range of values that satisfy the condition stated in the inequality.