Intro to Inequalities on the Number Line

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What does the inequality b < 4 represent on a number line?

Back

An open circle at 4 with an arrow pointing left.

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What does the inequality x < 2 represent on a number line?

Back

An open circle at 2 with an arrow pointing left.

Front

Will the dot be colored in for the inequality 5 ≥ x?

Back

Yes, the dot will be colored in.

Front

What type of dot is used when graphing inequalities with < or >?

Back

An open dot.

Front

What type of dot is used when graphing inequalities with ≤ or ≥?

Back

A closed dot.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > -2 on a number line?

Back

An open circle at -2 with an arrow pointing right.

Front

What does the inequality x < -2 represent on a number line?

Back

An open circle at -2 with an arrow pointing left.

Front

What is the difference between an open dot and a closed dot on a number line?

Back

An open dot indicates that the number is not included, while a closed dot indicates that the number is included.

Front

How would you represent the inequality x ≥ 3 on a number line?

Back

A closed circle at 3 with an arrow pointing right.

Front

What does the inequality b ≤ 4 indicate about the value of b?

Back

b can be 4 or any number less than 4.