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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 'less than'.

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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'.

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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'.

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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'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 11x + 14 < -8?

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Subtract 14 from both sides: 11x < -22. Then divide by 11: x < -2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality 16 - 4a > 8?

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Subtract 16 from both sides: -4a > -8. Then divide by -4 (remember to flip the inequality): a < 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you graph the inequality s + 9 ≥ -25?

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First, solve for s: s ≥ -34. Then graph with a closed dot at -34 and shade to the right.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality -2x ≤ 14?

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Divide by -2 (flip the inequality): x ≥ -7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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When graphing an inequality, what does an open dot represent?

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An open dot represents that the number is not included in the solution (used for < or >).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8