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 like <, >, ≤, 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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How do you solve the inequality x < 8?

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To solve x < 8, you find all numbers less than 8, such as 7, 0, or -1.

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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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What does it mean to 'flip' the inequality symbol?

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Flipping the inequality symbol occurs when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number.

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What is the solution to the inequality -8x < 48?

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The solution is x > -6.

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What is the first step in solving the inequality (n/3) > -20?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction, resulting in n > -60.

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What is a solution set?

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A solution set is the set of all values that satisfy an inequality.

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What does the inequality x + 2 > -18 represent?

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It represents all values of x that, when added to 2, are greater than -18.