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 symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 2 means x is greater than 2.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, y < 5 means y is less than 5.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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What is the solution to the inequality -4 + y < -8?

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Add 4 to both sides: y < -4.

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How do you solve the inequality -8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by -8 (remember to flip the inequality): x > -6.

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

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, a ≥ -104 means a is greater than or equal to -104.

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

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, b ≤ 5 means b is less than or equal to 5.

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How do you interpret the inequality 26 < f + 32?

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Subtract 32 from both sides: f > -6.

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What is the first step in solving the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.