Inequality Symbols & Vocabulary

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What does the inequality symbol '≥' mean?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 3 means x can be 3 or any number greater than 3.

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What does the inequality symbol '≤' mean?

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It means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 3 means x can be 3 or any number less than 3.

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What does the symbol '<' represent?

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It represents 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is any number less than 3.

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What does the symbol '>' represent?

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It represents 'greater than'. For example, x > 3 means x is any number greater than 3.

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What does the phrase 'does not exceed' indicate in terms of inequality?

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It indicates 'less than or equal to', represented by the symbol '≤'.

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What does the phrase 'at least' indicate in terms of inequality?

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It indicates 'greater than or equal to', represented by the symbol '≥'.

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If a number is described as 'fewer than 5', how would you write this in inequality form?

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You would write it as x < 5.

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How would you express 'x is at least 10' in inequality form?

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You would write it as x ≥ 10.

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What is the meaning of the term 'maximum' in relation to inequalities?

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It refers to the highest value that a variable can take, often represented by '≤'.

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What does the term 'minimum' mean in relation to inequalities?

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It refers to the lowest value that a variable can take, often represented by '≥'.