One and Two 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 inequality symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the solution to the inequality -3 + x ≥ -12?

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x ≥ -9.

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When do you flip the inequality sign?

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You flip the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative number.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = -5?

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x = 3.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What is the solution to the inequality 6t + 4 ≤ -2?

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t ≤ -1.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply both sides by -1?

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The inequality sign flips.

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What is the solution to the inequality -3x ≥ 12?

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x ≤ -4.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.