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 using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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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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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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How do you solve the inequality 8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by 8: x < 6.

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How do you solve the inequality -4 + y < -8?

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Add 4 to both sides: y < -4.

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When graphing the inequality b < 6, what type of circle is used?

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An open circle is used to indicate that 6 is not included.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x > 3?

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The solution set includes all numbers greater than 3.

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What is the solution set for the inequality y ≤ 2?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than or equal to 2.