Basic inequality

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using the symbols >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 4 means 2 is less than 4.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 5 means x is greater than or equal to 5.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, y ≤ 3 means y is less than or equal to 3.

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If x > 4, what are some possible values for x?

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Possible values for x include 5, 6, 10, or any number greater than 4.

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If y < -1, what are some possible values for y?

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Possible values for y include -2, -3, -10, or any number less than -1.

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True or False: The statement -3 < 2 is an example of an inequality.

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True.

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True or False: The statement 5 ≥ 5 is an example of an inequality.

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True.

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What is the solution set for the inequality b ≤ -2?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than or equal to -2.