solving one step inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is any number greater than 5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, y < 10 means y is any number less than 10.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, z ≥ 3 means z is any number greater than or equal to 3.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, a ≤ 7 means a is any number less than or equal to 7.

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How do you solve the inequality x - 3 > -3?

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Add 3 to both sides: x > 0.

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What is the solution set for the inequality y < 139?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 139.

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How do you represent the inequality 11 ≤ a on a number line?

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A closed dot at 11 and a line extending to the right.

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If a chef has 7 pounds of potatoes and needs more than 14 pounds, what inequality describes the situation?

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x + 7 > 14, where x is the amount of potatoes to buy.

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How do you solve the inequality 26 < p + 28?

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Subtract 28 from both sides: p > -2.