Inequality Review

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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 '<' represent?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' represent?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent?

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

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What does the symbol '≥' represent?

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

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How do you graph the inequality x < 3?

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You use an open circle at 3 and shade to the left.

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How do you graph the inequality x ≥ 5?

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You use a closed circle at 5 and shade to the right.

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What does 'at least' mean in terms of inequalities?

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'At least' means the value is greater than or equal to a certain number, represented by ≥.

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Solve the inequality: v/2 ≤ 14. What is v?

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v ≤ 28.

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If x > 4, what type of circle is used to graph this inequality?

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An open circle is used to graph x > 4.