Inequality Word Problems

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you represent a situation where a person has to spend less than a certain amount?

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How do you set up an inequality for a word problem involving earnings?

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step in solving an inequality is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality sign.

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What is the maximum number of items you can buy with a limited budget?

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How do you determine the maximum number of items you can buy if you have a fixed cost?

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What is the purpose of using inequalities in real-life situations?

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Inequalities help to model situations where there are limits or constraints, such as budgets, minimum requirements, or maximum capacities.