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 using inequality symbols such as >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and indicates that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and indicates that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to' and indicates that the value on the left is either larger than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to' and indicates that the value on the left is either smaller than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you solve an inequality involving multiplication?

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To solve an inequality involving multiplication, divide both sides by the same positive number. If you divide by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality sign.

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How do you solve an inequality involving addition?

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To solve an inequality involving addition, subtract the same number from both sides of the inequality.

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What is the first step in solving the inequality 45p > 315?

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The first step is to divide both sides of the inequality by 45 to isolate p.

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What is the solution to the inequality 30 + n ≥ 50?

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The solution is n ≥ 20, found by subtracting 30 from both sides.

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How do you graph the solution of an inequality?

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To graph the solution of an inequality, use a number line. For 'greater than' or 'less than', use an open circle; for 'greater than or equal to' or 'less than or equal to', use a closed circle.