Graphing Inequalities

Front

What symbol is used for an open dot when graphing an inequality?

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Front

Which graph represents the inequality k < 3?

Back

Graph A

Front

What inequality does the number line graph represent if it has an open dot at -4?

Back

x < -4

Front

What inequality does the number line graph represent if it has a closed dot at -5?

Back

x ≥ -5

Front

What symbols are used for a closed dot when graphing an inequality?

Back

≤, ≥

Front

What does the inequality x > 5 represent on a number line?

Back

A closed dot at 5 and shading to the right.

Front

What does the inequality x ≤ -4 represent on a number line?

Back

A closed dot at -4 and shading to the left.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x < 3?

Back

Use an open dot at 3 and shade to the left.

Front

What is the difference between an open dot and a closed dot in graphing inequalities?

Back

Open dot means the number is not included; closed dot means the number is included.

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 2 mean?

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x is greater than or equal to 2.