Inequalities

Front

What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

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

Front

Which symbols use an OPEN dot when graphing inequalities?

Back

The symbols '<' and '>' use an OPEN dot when graphing inequalities.

Front

Which symbols use a CLOSED dot when graphing inequalities?

Back

The symbols '≤' and '≥' use a CLOSED dot when graphing inequalities.

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > 3?

Back

To graph x > 3, draw a number line, place an open dot at 3, and shade to the right.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x ≤ 2?

Back

To graph x ≤ 2, draw a number line, place a closed dot at 2, and shade to the left.

Front

What is the difference between '>' and '≥'?

Back

'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

Front

What is the difference between '<' and '≤'?

Back

'<' means less than, while '≤' means less than or equal to.

Front

If x < 5, what values can x take?

Back

x can take any value less than 5, such as 4, 3, 2, etc.