Inequalities and Graphing Techniques

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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 '>' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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What is the difference between a solid line and a dashed line in graphing inequalities?

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A solid line indicates that the points on the line are included in the solution (≥ or ≤), while a dashed line indicates that the points are not included (> or <).

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How do you determine if a point is a solution to an inequality?

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To determine if a point is a solution, substitute the x and y values of the point into the inequality. If the inequality holds true, the point is a solution.