Write 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 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left can be less than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left can be greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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How would you write the inequality for 'x is at least 10'?

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x ≥ 10

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How would you write the inequality for 'y is less than 20'?

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y < 20

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What is the inequality for 'The temperature must not exceed 75 degrees'?

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t ≤ 75

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How do you express 'The number of students must be fewer than 30'?

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s < 30

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What is the inequality for 'A car can weigh no more than 3000 pounds'?

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w ≤ 3000

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How would you write the inequality for 'The score must be at least 85 to pass'?

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s ≥ 85

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What does the inequality 'p < 437' represent in a real-world context?

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'p < 437' means that the occupancy of a room must be less than 437 people.