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 symbols like >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, y < 3 means y is less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality (n/3) > -20?

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Multiply both sides by 3: n > -60.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does it mean if an inequality is true for a given value?

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It means that when you substitute the value into the inequality, the statement holds true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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Is x + 9 > 21 true when x = 15?

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Yes, because 15 + 9 = 24, which is greater than 21.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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How do you solve the inequality -4 + y < -8?

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Add 4 to both sides: y < -4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you solve the inequality 8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by 8: x < 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality n/3 > -20?

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The solution set is all values of n such that n > -60.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8