Writing Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

Front

What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

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

Front

How would you write 'The cost of a ski trip could be more than, or equal to, $3,200' as an inequality?

Back

x ≥ 3200

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How would you write '1300 is greater than or equal to the number of steers at the Circle Y Ranch' as an inequality?

Back

s ≤ 1300

Front

How would you write 'Bella has less than 6 apples in her basket' as an inequality?

Back

a < 6

Front

How would you write 'Bill will have, at most, 31 people at his party' as an inequality?

Back

p ≤ 31

Front

How would you write 'The weather man said that no less than 4 inches of snow will fall this winter' as an inequality?

Back

i ≥ 4

Front

What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

Back

'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

Front

What is the difference between '<' and '≤'?

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'<' means less than, while '≤' means less than or equal to.