Graphing Inequalities

Front

What symbol do you use for a closed dot when graphing inequalities?

Back

≤, ≥

Front

What symbol do you use for an open dot when graphing inequalities?

Back

<, >

Front

Would you use a closed or open circle to graph x < 3?

Back

Open

Front

What inequality does the number line graph with a closed dot at 3 represent?

Back

x ≥ 3

Front

What inequality does the number line graph with an open dot at -4 represent?

Back

x < -4

Front

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

Back

Less than or equal to.

Front

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

Back

Greater than or equal to.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x > 5 on a number line?

Back

Open dot at 5 and shading to the right.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x ≤ -2 on a number line?

Back

Closed dot at -2 and shading to the left.

Front

What is the difference between an open dot and a closed dot on a number line?

Back

Open dot means the number is not included; closed dot means it is included.