Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x < -4 mean?

Back

It means that x can be any number less than -4.

Front

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

Back

It represents all numbers to the left of 3, not including 3.

Front

What does the inequality 2 > p indicate?

Back

It indicates that p can be any number less than 2.

Front

What does the inequality r ≥ -6 mean?

Back

It means that r can be -6 or any number greater than -6.

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 3 signify?

Back

It signifies that x can be 3 or any number greater than 3.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x < 4?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle at 4, and shade to the left.

Front

How do you graph the inequality p ≤ 2?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between x < 3 and x ≤ 3?

Back

x < 3 does not include 3, while x ≤ 3 includes 3.

Front

What does the inequality y > -1 represent?

Back

It represents all numbers greater than -1 on a number line.

Front

How do you represent the inequality z ≥ 5 on a graph?

Back

Draw a number line, place a closed circle at 5, and shade to the right.