Intro To 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 like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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How do you graph the inequality r ≥ -6?

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To graph r ≥ -6, draw a number line, place a closed circle on -6, and shade to the right.

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What does the inequality ½ ≤ a represent?

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The inequality ½ ≤ a means that 'a' is greater than or equal to ½.

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How do you graph the inequality x ≥ 3?

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To graph x ≥ 3, draw a number line, place a closed circle on 3, and shade to the right.

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What does the inequality x > 3 represent?

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The inequality x > 3 means that 'x' is greater than 3.

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How do you graph the inequality x < -3?

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To graph x < -3, draw a number line, place an open circle on -3, and shade to the left.

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What does the inequality x ≤ 3 represent?

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The inequality x ≤ 3 means that 'x' is less than or equal to 3.

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What is the solution set for the inequality r ≥ -6?

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The solution set for r ≥ -6 includes all numbers greater than or equal to -6.