Introduction to Compound Inequalities Assignment

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What is a compound inequality?

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A compound inequality is an inequality that combines two or more simple inequalities using the words 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you represent a compound inequality graphically?

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A compound inequality is represented on a number line by shading the regions that satisfy the inequalities.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'or' in compound inequalities?

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In 'and' inequalities, both conditions must be true simultaneously. In 'or' inequalities, at least one condition must be true.

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Write the compound inequality for the following scenario: A number is greater than 3 but less than 7.

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3 < x < 7.

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How would you express the compound inequality 5 ≤ x < 10 in words?

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x is greater than or equal to 5 and less than 10.

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What is the solution set for the compound inequality x < -2 or x ≥ 4?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than -2 and all numbers greater than or equal to 4.

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If a compound inequality is written as x > 2 and x < 5, what is the solution set?

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The solution set is the interval (2, 5).

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How do you solve the compound inequality 1 < x + 3 < 5?

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Subtract 3 from all parts: -2 < x < 2.