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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: -2x ≥ 22

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x ≤ -11.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve the inequality: -8x < 48

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x > -6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the inequality 6 > x mean?

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It means that x is less than 6.

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Solve the inequality: 4x + 1 > 13

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x > 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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Solve the inequality: 15 + 7x ≥ 29

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x ≥ 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution set of the inequality x < 5?

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The solution set includes all real numbers less than 5.

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8