Solving Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you represent 'at least 10,000' in an inequality?

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x ≥ 10000.

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When graphing the inequality c < 9, what type of circle is used?

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An open circle is used.

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When graphing the inequality c ≤ 9, what type of circle is used?

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A closed circle is used.

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What is the solution to the inequality m - 5 > 10?

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m > 15.

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How do you solve the inequality 2x + 3 < 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x < 8; then divide by 2: x < 4.