8th Refresher #9

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What does the 5 mean in the equation y = 1.5x + 5 for a cab company?

Back

The flat pick-up fee.

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What does the 1.5 mean in the equation y = 1.5x + 5 for a cab company?

Back

The cost, in dollars, per mile driven.

Front

Solve the inequality: 3x + 5 > -10

Back

x > -5

Front

How many solutions does the equation 2(3x + 2) = 6x - 8 have?

Back

No solutions.

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to solve an inequality?

Back

To find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

Front

What is the solution set of an inequality?

Back

The set of all values that satisfy the inequality.

Front

What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

Back

An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater or less than another.

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than'.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

It means 'less than'.