Solving two step inequalities

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What is a two-step inequality?

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A two-step inequality is an inequality that requires two operations to isolate the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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Solve: 3x + 7 = -8

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x = -5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean when we say x > -3?

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It means that x can be any number greater than -3, but not -3 itself.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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Solve: -3x - 4 < 5

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x > -3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality -9a - 1 < 26?

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a > -3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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Solve: -4x + 14 ≤ 54

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x ≥ -10

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to', indicating that the value can be less than or exactly equal to the number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Solve: 6n + 4 = -26

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n = -5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the inequality 2x + 3 < 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the importance of reversing the inequality sign?

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The inequality sign must be reversed when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8