Inequality Test Review

Front

What does the inequality symbol '>' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than'. For example, 6 > x means 6 is greater than x.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '<' mean?

Back

It means 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is less than 5.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '≥' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 3 means x is greater than or equal to 3.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '≤' mean?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 4 means x is less than or equal to 4.

Front

How do you solve the inequality x + 5 ≤ 13?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides: x ≤ 8.

Front

What is the solution to the inequality 12 ≥ 15 - 6y?

Back

Rearranging gives y ≥ ½.

Front

When graphing the inequality x < 3, what type of dot is used?

Back

An open dot is used because the value 3 is not included.

Front

When graphing the inequality x ≤ 4, what type of dot is used?

Back

A closed dot is used because the value 4 is included.

Front

What is the solution set for the inequality 6 > x?

Back

The solution set is all numbers less than 6.

Front

What is the first step in solving the inequality 2x + 3 < 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x < 8.