Solving 1-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 symbols like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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

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

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

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

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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How do you solve the inequality y > 55?

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This inequality states that y must be greater than 55.

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How do you solve the inequality x - 17 > -54?

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Add 17 to both sides: x > -37.

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How do you solve the inequality r - 14 ≥ 17?

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Add 14 to both sides: r ≥ 31.

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How do you solve the inequality 126 < f + 32?

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Subtract 32 from both sides: f > 94.