Graphing Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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How do you graph the inequality r ≥ -6?

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To graph r ≥ -6, draw a solid dot on -6 and shade to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality p < 2?

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To graph p < 2, draw an open dot on 2 and shade to the left.

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What does the inequality b ≤ -2 represent on a number line?

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It represents all numbers less than or equal to -2, with a solid dot on -2 and shading to the left.

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What does the inequality x ≥ 3 represent on a number line?

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It represents all numbers greater than or equal to 3, with a solid dot on 3 and shading to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality a ≥ 11?

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To graph a ≥ 11, draw a solid dot on 11 and shade to the right.

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What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

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'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

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What is the difference between '<' and '≤'?

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'<' means less than, while '≤' means less than or equal to.