One 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 such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is any number less than 5.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 3 means x is any number greater than 3.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 4 means x can be 4 or any number less than 4.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 2 means x can be 2 or any number greater than 2.

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How do you solve the inequality x < 8?

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To solve x < 8, you identify all numbers less than 8, such as 7, 6, 0, etc.

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What are two solutions to the inequality x < 8?

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Two solutions are 0.8 and 5.9.

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When graphing the inequality b < 6, what type of circle is used?

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An open circle is used when graphing b < 6.

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What is the solution to the inequality 15 > -5 + z?

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The solution is z < 20.

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How do you represent the inequality 11 ≤ a on a number line?

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You would use a closed circle at 11 and shade to the right.