Solving One- and Two-Step Inequalities Refresher

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What happens when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a positive number?

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Don't Flip the Inequality Sign.

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What happens when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number?

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Flip the Inequality Sign.

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No, because the coefficient of n is positive.

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Yes, because the coefficient of n is negative.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality signs (>, <, ≥, ≤).

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater or less than another.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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It means 'less than or equal to'.

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When solving inequalities, what should you do if you encounter a variable on both sides?

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Isolate the variable by adding or subtracting terms from both sides.