Properties of Inequality

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What is the addition property of inequality?

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The addition property of inequality states that if you add the same number to both sides of an inequality, the inequality remains true.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that indicates that two expressions are not equal, often using symbols like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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What is the subtraction property of inequality?

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The subtraction property of inequality states that if you subtract the same number from both sides of an inequality, the inequality remains true.

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What is the division property of inequality?

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The division property of inequality states that if you divide both sides of an inequality by a positive number, the inequality remains true. If you divide by a negative number, the inequality sign must be reversed.

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What is the multiplication property of inequality?

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The multiplication property of inequality states that if you multiply both sides of an inequality by a positive number, the inequality remains true. If you multiply by a negative number, the inequality sign must be reversed.

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What is a two-step inequality?

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A two-step inequality is an inequality that requires two operations to solve, such as addition and multiplication.