Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 3 means x is greater than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is less than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 2 means x is greater than or equal to 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 4 means x is less than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality -5x + 7 > 22?

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Subtract 7 from both sides: -5x > 15. Then divide by -5 (remember to flip the inequality): x < -3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality 6x - 3 < 15?

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Add 3 to both sides: 6x < 18. Then divide by 6: x < 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does 'more than' mean in terms of inequalities?

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'More than' indicates a greater than relationship, represented by the symbol '>'. For example, 'more than 5' means x > 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does 'fewer than or equal to' mean in terms of inequalities?

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'Fewer than or equal to' indicates a less than or equal to relationship, represented by the symbol '≤'. For example, 'fewer than or equal to 10' means x ≤ 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < -3?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than -3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8