Inequalities with Substitution

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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'<'' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you determine if a number is a solution to an inequality?

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Substitute the number into the inequality and check if the statement is true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the inequality 11 + c ≥ 8 when c = -3?

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IS a solution, because 11 - 3 = 8, which satisfies the inequality.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the inequality a < 4 when a = 4?

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Is NOT a solution, because 4 is not less than 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the inequality c - 4 ≤ 11 when c = -7?

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IS a solution, because -7 - 4 = -11, which is less than or equal to 11.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the inequality 3n + 9 > 12 when n = -2?

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Is NOT a solution, because 3(-2) + 9 = 3, which is not greater than 12.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the inequality 2 - x > -4 when x = 6?

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Is NOT a solution, because 2 - 6 = -4, which is not greater than -4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if an inequality has no solution?

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It means there is no value that can be substituted into the inequality to make it true.