Writing Inequalities

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What does the inequality x ≥ -5 mean?

Back

The value of x is greater than or equal to -5.

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How would you express 'Emily has at least 18 pieces of candy' in inequality form?

Back

c ≥ 18

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What does the statement 'Mary must read a minimum of 5 books' imply in inequality terms?

Back

b ≥ 5

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If Bella has less than 6 apples, how is this represented in inequality?

Back

a < 6

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What does the inequality s ≤ 1300 indicate about the number of steers at the Circle Y Ranch?

Back

The number of steers is less than or equal to 1300.

Front

What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

'Greater than' (>) means the value is strictly more, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the value itself.

Front

How can you represent 'x is less than 10' in inequality form?

Back

x < 10

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What does the inequality c < 18 signify?

Back

The value of c is less than 18.

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If a student must score at least 75% to pass, how is this expressed?

Back

Score ≥ 75%

Front

What does the inequality b ≤ 5 mean?

Back

The value of b is less than or equal to 5.