Inequalities

Front

What symbol represents 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

≥

Front

What does the inequality 6 > x mean in terms of x?

Back

x is any number less than 6.

Front

What symbol represents 'greater than'?

Back

>

Front

What symbol represents 'less than'?

Back

<

Front

When graphing an inequality, what type of dot is used for 'less than' or 'greater than'?

Back

An OPEN dot.

Front

What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

'Greater than' (>) does not include the endpoint, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) does.

Front

How do you represent 'less than or equal to' in symbols?

Back

≤

Front

What is the graphical representation of the inequality x < 3?

Back

A line extending to the left from 3 with an OPEN dot at 3.

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 4 indicate about the value of x?

Back

x can be 4 or any number greater than 4.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > 5?

Back

Draw a line extending to the right from 5 with an OPEN dot at 5.