WRITING AND GRAPHING 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, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you represent a minimum requirement in an inequality?

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What does a closed dot on a graph indicate?

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A closed dot indicates that the number is included in the solution set, used for inequalities with '≥' or '≤'.

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What does an open dot on a graph indicate?

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An open dot indicates that the number is not included in the solution set, used for inequalities with '>' or '<'.

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You place a closed dot at 48 and shade to the right to indicate all values greater than or equal to 48.

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What is the inequality for being 18 or older?

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What is the inequality for being younger than 18?

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How do you match a graph with its inequality?

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You analyze the graph's shading and dot type to determine the correct inequality that represents it.