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 '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'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you express the inequality -2 < x < 3 in 'and' notation?

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x > -2 and x < 3.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < -4?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than -4, such as -4.001, -5, -6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality 6 < x < 10?

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The solution set includes numbers greater than 6 and less than 10, such as 7, 8, and 9.

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How do you solve the inequality 4 - 2x < 14?

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First, subtract 4 from both sides to get -2x < 10. Then, divide by -2 (remember to flip the inequality sign) to get x > -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean 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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What does the symbol '≥' mean 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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How can you represent the solution to the inequality x > 2 on a number line?

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You would draw an open circle at 2 and shade to the right to indicate all numbers greater than 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8