solving one step inequalities

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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, or not equal to the other.

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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 -4 + y < -8?

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y < -4

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What is the solution to the inequality 8y < -40?

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y < -5

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When solving inequalities, do we flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number?

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Yes, we flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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What is the solution to the inequality 15 > -5 + z?

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z < 20

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How do you check if a value makes an inequality true?

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Substitute the value into the inequality and see if the statement holds true.

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What is the solution to the inequality x + 9 > 21 when x = 15?

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True, because 15 + 9 = 24, which is greater than 21.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.