One & Two Step Inequality

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality 'h < 25'?

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To solve 'h < 25', you identify all values of h that are less than 25.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number?

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When you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign.

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How do you read the expression '5g - 8'?

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You read it as '5 times g minus 8'.

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How do you read the expression '4a'?

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You read it as '4 times a'.

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How do you read the expression 'g/3'?

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You read it as 'g divided by 3'.