Understanding One-Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions that are not equal, using symbols like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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 do you solve the inequality 'x + 4 < 10'?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides: x < 6.

Front

What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply both sides by a negative number?

Back

You must flip the inequality sign.

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What is the solution to the inequality '3x ≥ 12'?

Back

Divide both sides by 3: x ≥ 4.

Front

If 'x - 5 > 2', what is the value of 'x'?

Back

Add 5 to both sides: x > 7.

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What is the first step in solving the inequality '2n + 3 ≤ 11'?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides: 2n ≤ 8.

Front

What is the solution to the inequality '-2y < 10'?

Back

Divide both sides by -2 and flip the sign: y > -5.

Front

In the inequality 'n + 7 ≥ 14', what is the value of 'n'?

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Subtract 7 from both sides: n ≥ 7.