Two Step Inequalities

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What is a two-step inequality?

Back

An inequality that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

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

Back

It means 'greater than'.

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

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It means 'less than'.

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

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'.

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When solving the inequality 2x + 3 < 11, what is the first step?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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When solving the inequality -4y + 5 ≥ 13, what do you do after isolating the variable?

Back

Divide by -4 and remember to flip the inequality sign.

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What is the solution to the inequality 5x - 2 < 3?

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x < 1.

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How do you graph the inequality x ≤ 4?

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Draw a number line, place a closed dot on 4, and shade to the left.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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You must flip the inequality sign.