Solve one-step 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'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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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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When solving an inequality, do you flip the sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number?

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Yes, you flip the sign when multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number.

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Solve the inequality: 3x < 12

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x < 4

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Solve the inequality: -4y ≥ 16

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y ≤ -4

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What does it mean if a dot is colored in on a number line?

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A colored-in dot indicates that the number is included in the solution set (e.g., for ≥ or ≤).

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What does it mean if a dot is not colored in on a number line?

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A non-colored dot indicates that the number is not included in the solution set (e.g., for > or <).