Writing 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 such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to.' It indicates that one value is either less than or equal to another value.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to.' It indicates that one value is either greater than or equal to another value.

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How would you write 'A lemonade recipe will yield, at most, 16 servings' as an inequality?

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s ≤ 16

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How would you write '86 is less than or equal to Lyla’s new time on the downhill ski slope' as an inequality?

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t ≥ 86

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How would you write '1300 is greater than or equal to the number of steers at the Circle Y Ranch' as an inequality?

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s ≤ 1300

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How would you write 'Mary must read a minimum of 5 books over the summer for her English class' as an inequality?

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b ≥ 5

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How would you write 'Silver costs at least $1,654 per ounce' as an inequality?

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d ≥ 1654

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

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'Less than' (<) means one value is strictly smaller than another, while 'less than or equal to' (≤) includes the possibility of equality.

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

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'Greater than' (>) means one value is strictly larger than another, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the possibility of equality.