Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 3 mean?

Back

The value of x is greater than or equal to 3.

Front

What does the inequality x < -3 mean?

Back

The value of x is less than -3.

Front

What does the inequality x ≤ 4 mean?

Back

The value of x is less than or equal to 4.

Front

What does the inequality r ≥ -6 mean?

Back

The value of r is greater than or equal to -6.

Front

What does the inequality k < 3 mean?

Back

The value of k is less than 3.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > 3?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle at 3, and shade to the right.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x ≤ -4?

Back

Draw a number line, place a closed circle at -4, 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 an open circle on a number line represent?

Back

An open circle represents that the number is not included in the solution.

Front

What does a closed circle on a number line represent?

Back

A closed circle represents that the number is included in the solution.