Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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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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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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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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How do you represent the inequality x ≥ -5 on a number line?

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You draw a closed circle on -5 and shade to the right.

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What is the solution to the inequality n + 1 ≤ 7?

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The solution is n ≤ 6.

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How do you represent the inequality x > 45 on a number line?

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You draw an open circle on 45 and shade to the right.

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What is the solution to the inequality 14x - 3 ≤ -3?

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The solution is x ≤ 0.

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What does an open circle on a number line indicate?

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An open circle indicates that the number is not included in the solution.