Equations & Inequalities

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables and constants.

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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, or not equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 2k - 9 ≤ -19?

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Add 9 to both sides to get 2k ≤ -10, then divide by 2 to find k ≤ -5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the first step to solve the equation -5(2-w)=10?

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Distribute -5 to both terms inside the parentheses: -10 + 5w = 10.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 331 = 6x + 7?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to get 324 = 6x, then divide by 6 to find x = 54.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does a closed dot on a graph represent?

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A closed dot represents that the value is included in the solution set, used for '≤' and '≥'.

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What does an open dot on a graph represent?

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An open dot represents that the value is not included in the solution set, used for '<' and '>'.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you express the total amount raised by the choir members as an inequality?

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30x + 600 ≥ 1500, where x is the average amount each member raises.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B