Inequalities Vocab

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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, or not equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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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 larger 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 smaller than or equal to the value on the right.

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What is a solution to an inequality?

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A solution to an inequality is a value that makes the inequality true when substituted into the expression.

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How do you graph an inequality on a number line?

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To graph an inequality on a number line, use an open circle for '>' or '<' and a closed circle for '≥' or '≤'. Shade the line in the direction of the inequality.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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What is a compound inequality?

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A compound inequality combines two inequalities, often using 'and' or 'or', to describe a range of values.

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What does 'x > 5' mean?

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The statement 'x > 5' means that x can be any number greater than 5.