Writing Basic Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

How would you express 'a number is at least 10' in inequality form?

Back

x ≥ 10

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How would you express 'a number is less than 15' in inequality form?

Back

x < 15

Front

If a student must volunteer at least 5 hours, how is this represented?

Back

h ≥ 5

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If a grade is failing when it is less than 60, how is this represented?

Back

g < 60

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If Addie saved more than $36, how is this represented?

Back

s > 36

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If a height requirement is no more than 62 inches, how is this represented?

Back

h ≤ 62

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If Mark rented a canoe for less than $20 an hour, how is this represented?

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c < 20