Solving Two-Step Inequalities

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What is a two-step inequality?

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A two-step inequality is an inequality that requires two operations to isolate the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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What is the first step in solving the inequality 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the inequality 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality 7n - 1 > 76?

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n > 11.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you graph the solution of an inequality?

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Use a number line to represent the solution set, with an open circle for 'greater than' or 'less than' and a closed circle for 'greater than or equal to' or 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the inequality -4x + 14 ≤ 54 simplify to?

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x ≥ -10.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality y + 7 ≥ 12?

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y ≥ 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality -3x - 4 < 5?

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Add 4 to both sides, then divide by -3, remembering to flip the inequality sign.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the importance of flipping the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number?

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Flipping the inequality sign ensures that the relationship between the two sides of the inequality remains true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the solution x > -3 represent on a number line?

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It represents all numbers greater than -3, shown with an open circle at -3 and a line extending to the right.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8