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'. 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, x < 3 means x is less than 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, x ≤ 10 means x is less than or equal to 10.

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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 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 4 means x is greater than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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'At most' is represented by the symbol '≤'. For example, 'at most 10' is written as x ≤ 10.

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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 5' is written as x ≥ 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does a closed circle on a number line indicate?

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A closed circle indicates that the number is included in the solution set (≤ or ≥).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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 set (< or >).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How would you graph the inequality x < 3?

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You would place an open circle on 3 and shade to the left.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8