graphing inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you graph the inequality x < 5?

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You draw a number line, place an open circle at 5, and shade to the left.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you graph the inequality x ≥ 3?

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You draw a number line, place a closed circle at 3, and shade to the right.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the difference between an open circle and a closed circle in graphing inequalities?

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An open circle indicates that the number is not included (e.g., x < 5), while a closed circle indicates that the number is included (e.g., x ≥ 3).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 8?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 8, such as 7, 6, 0.8, etc.

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How would you express '10 less than the product of a number and three' in algebraic form?

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3y - 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6