inequality

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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 in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, y < 10 means y is less than 10.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, z ≥ 3 means z is greater than or equal to 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, a ≤ 7 means a is less than or equal to 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' is represented by the symbol '≥'. For example, 'at least 16 years old' is written as age ≥ 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent 'less than' in an inequality?

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'Less than' is represented by the symbol '<'. For example, 'less than 25' is written as x < 25.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If p < 437, what does this mean in context?

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It means that the number of people (p) in the room must be fewer than 437.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If s > 25, what does this mean in context?

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It means that the amount spent (s) must be more than $25 to qualify for free shipping.

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If f > 800, what does this mean in context?

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It means that the number of fans (f) attending the game is more than 800.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A