Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x < 6 represent on a number line?

Back

All numbers to the left of 6, not including 6.

Front

What is the meaning of the inequality a ≥ 11?

Back

a is greater than or equal to 11, including 11.

Front

How do you graph the inequality k < 3?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle at 3, and shade to the left.

Front

What does the inequality r ≥ -6 indicate?

Back

r is greater than or equal to -6, including -6.

Front

How do you represent the inequality b ≤ -2 on a graph?

Back

Draw a number line, place a closed circle at -2, and shade to the left.

Front

What is the difference between < and ≤ in inequalities?

Back

< means 'less than' (not including), while ≤ means 'less than or equal to' (including).

Front

What does the inequality a > 11 mean?

Back

a is greater than 11, not including 11.

Front

How do you graph the inequality a < 11?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle at 11, and shade to the left.

Front

What does the inequality b > -2 represent?

Back

b is greater than -2, not including -2.

Front

How do you graph the inequality b < -2?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle at -2, and shade to the left.