Inequality Multiple Choice

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' represent?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 3 < 5 means 3 is less than 5.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '>' represent?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 7 > 4 means 7 is greater than 4.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does the symbol '≤' represent?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 10 means x can be 10 or any number less than 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' represent?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, y ≥ 5 means y can be 5 or any number greater than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 2x < 10?

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To solve 2x < 10, divide both sides by 2: x < 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set for the inequality x > 3?

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The solution set for x > 3 includes all real numbers greater than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent 'the temperature must be below 32 degrees' as an inequality?

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The inequality is t < 32.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality 10 < 3x + 19?

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To solve, subtract 19 from both sides: -9 < 3x, then divide by 3: -3 < x or x > -3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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If 6 > x, what can we conclude about x?

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x must be less than 6.