Solving Two Step Inequalities

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What is a two-step inequality?

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A two-step inequality is an inequality that requires two operations to isolate the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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What inequality represents Samantha's situation if she had $22.50 and now has more than $32.00?

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A filled-in/closed dot is used because the inequality includes the equal sign.

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Do you flip the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number?

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Yes, you flip the sign when dividing or multiplying both sides of an inequality by a negative number.

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It means that x can take any value greater than 3, represented by an open circle at 3 and shading to the right.

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You would use a closed dot at 4 and shade to the left, indicating all values less than or equal to 4.