One and Two 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 inequality symbols (>, <, ≥, ≤) to show that one expression is greater than, less than, or equal to another.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'greater than'?

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>

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What is the inequality symbol for 'less than or equal to'?

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≤

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When do you flip the inequality sign?

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You flip the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative number.

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What is the first step in solving the inequality 3x - 5 < 10?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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How do you represent the solution of an inequality on a number line?

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You use an open circle for < or > and a closed circle for ≤ or ≥, then shade the appropriate direction.

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What does the solution x > 4 mean?

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It means that x can be any number greater than 4.

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What is the solution to the inequality -2x ≥ 8?

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x ≤ -4 (after dividing both sides by -2 and flipping the sign).

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