IA: Inequalities Number lines

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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How do you represent the inequality r ≥ -6 on a number line?

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You draw a solid dot on -6 and shade to the right.

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

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It represents all numbers less than 3, with an open dot at 3 and shading to the left.

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Is 0.5 a solution for the inequality k > -6?

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Yes, because 0.5 is greater than -6.

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How do you represent the inequality 6 > x on a number line?

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You draw an open dot at 6 and shade to the left.

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What does the inequality x ≤ 4 mean?

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It means x can be any number less than or equal to 4.

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How do you represent the inequality x < -4 on a number line?

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You draw an open dot at -4 and shade to the left.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x ≥ 2?

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The solution set includes all numbers greater than or equal to 2.