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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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in inequalities?

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'>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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'<' means 'less than'.

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How do you solve the inequality 32 ≥ -16p?

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To solve for p, divide both sides by -16 and reverse the inequality sign: p ≥ -2.

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How do you isolate x in the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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What is the solution to the inequality y - 13 ≤ -15?

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Add 13 to both sides: y ≤ -2.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 9 > 17?

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Subtract 9 from both sides: x > 8.

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What is the solution to the inequality y − 10 > 14?

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Add 10 to both sides: y > 24.