Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '>' represent?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you graph the inequality @@x ge -4@@?

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You graph it by drawing a number line, placing a closed dot on -4, and shading to the left.

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What is the solution to the inequality @@8x ge -32@@?

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The solution is @@x ge -4@@.

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When do you use an open dot on a graph of an inequality?

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You use an open dot when graphing inequalities with '<' or '>'.

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

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'Greater than' (>) does not include the endpoint, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the endpoint.