Inequality Words

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that one value is either greater than or equal to another value.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that one value is either less than or equal to another value.

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How do you represent 'no more than' in an inequality?

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'No more than' is represented by the symbol '≤'. For example, 'no more than 12' is written as x ≤ 12.

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How do you represent 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' is represented by the symbol '≥'. For example, 'at least 15' is written as x ≥ 15.

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What is the inequality for a student who must be at least 15 years old?

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x ≥ 15.

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If a person must be no more than 12 years old, what is the inequality?

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12 ≥ x.

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What does the inequality 'x > 450' represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a situation where a value must exceed 450, such as earning more than $450 in a day.

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How do you express 'more than' in an inequality?

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'More than' is represented by the symbol '>'. For example, 'more than 450' is written as x > 450.

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What is the inequality for a jacket that costs $20 more than 3 times the price of a skirt, with a total budget of $120?

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120 ≥ 3x + 20.