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

What does the inequality r ≥ -6 mean in terms of graphing?

Back

Graph includes -6 and all numbers greater than -6.

Front

If 6 > x, what does this mean in terms of x?

Back

x is any number less than 6.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x ≥ 2.5 on a graph?

Back

Use a closed dot at 2.5 and shade to the right.

Front

What is the difference between ≤ and < in graphing?

Back

≤ includes the endpoint (closed dot), < does not (open dot).

Front

What does the inequality x < 3 represent on a number line?

Back

All numbers less than 3, with an open dot at 3.

Front

How would you graph the inequality y > 4?

Back

Use an open dot at 4 and shade above.

Front

What does the symbol ≥ indicate in an inequality?

Back

The value can be equal to or greater than.

Front

When graphing the inequality x ≤ -2, what type of dot is used?

Back

Closed dot at -2.