Inequalities word problems A.5

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

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How do you represent a word problem as an inequality?

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Identify the quantities involved, determine the relationship (greater than, less than, etc.), and express it using inequality symbols.

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In the problem 'Wes wants to spend under $15 on lunch', how is this represented as an inequality?

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality.

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How do you interpret the solution of an inequality?

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