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 it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the inverse operation for addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation for addition.

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What is the inverse operation for multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation for multiplication.

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What happens when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number?

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You must reverse the inequality sign.

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How do you graph the solution of an inequality?

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You use a number line to show the range of values that satisfy the inequality.

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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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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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Solve the inequality: 3x < 12.

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x < 4.

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Solve the inequality: 5y + 2 > 17.

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y > 3.