Solving 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 inequality symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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When solving an inequality, do you flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number?

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Yes, you must flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.

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Solve the inequality: 8y < -40. What is y?

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y < -5.

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Solve the inequality: 126 < f + 32. What is f?

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f > 94.

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Solve the inequality: -9h > -63. What is h?

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h < 7.

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Solve the inequality: 5m < -10. What is m?

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m < -2.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < -96?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than -96.