translate inequalities

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What does it mean when we say 'at most' in an inequality?

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It means the value can be equal to or less than a certain number. For example, 'at most 5' translates to x ≤ 5.

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Translate the phrase: 'You can have no more than 10 cookies.'

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x ≤ 10

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What does 'at least' indicate in an inequality?

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It means the value can be equal to or greater than a certain number. For example, 'at least 3' translates to x ≥ 3.

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Translate the phrase: 'You must be at least 18 years old to vote.'

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x ≥ 18

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What does the phrase 'no less than' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It is equivalent to 'at least' and translates to x ≥ a certain number.

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Translate the phrase: 'The temperature cannot drop below 32 degrees.'

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t ≥ 32

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What does 'more than' indicate in an inequality?

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It means the value must be greater than a certain number. For example, 'more than 4' translates to x > 4.

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Translate the phrase: 'You need to score more than 75% to pass.'

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x > 75

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What does 'less than' mean in an inequality?

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It indicates that the value must be smaller than a certain number. For example, 'less than 10' translates to x < 10.

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Translate the phrase: 'The box can hold fewer than 20 items.'

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x < 20