Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x > 21 represent?

Back

Gabe eats more than 21 cookies per week.

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What does the inequality x < 21 represent?

Back

Gabe eats fewer than 21 cookies per week.

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What does the inequality x ≥ 21 represent?

Back

Gabe eats at least 21 cookies per week.

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What does the inequality x ≤ 21 represent?

Back

Gabe eats at most 21 cookies per week.

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

>

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

<

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

>=.

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What is the symbol for 'less than or equal to'?

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<=

Front

If x < 10, what can we say about x?

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x is any number less than 10.