Inequalities

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

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

Back

'At least' is represented by a greater than or equal to sign (≥).

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

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

Back

'Less than' is represented by the less than sign (<).

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does the inequality s > 17 represent in a real-world context?

Back

It represents that the score 's' must be greater than 17, indicating a requirement to exceed a certain threshold.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does an open circle on a number line indicate?

Back

An open circle indicates that the number at that point is not included in the solution set of the inequality.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What does a closed circle on a number line indicate?

Back

A closed circle indicates that the number at that point is included in the solution set of the inequality.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

How would you write the inequality for a score that must be less than 35?

Back

The inequality would be written as s < 35.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What is the significance of the inequality x < 20 in a banking context?

Back

It indicates that the account balance 'x' must be less than 20 for a specific action (like receiving a notice) to occur.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What is the graphical representation of the inequality r < -12.97?

Back

The graphical representation would show a closed circle at -12.97 with a line extending to the left.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Front

What is the difference between strict and non-strict inequalities?

Back

Strict inequalities (<, >) do not include the boundary point, while non-strict inequalities (≤, ≥) do include the boundary point.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8