Translating Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using inequality symbols (>, <, ≥, ≤) to show that one expression is greater than, less than, or equal to another.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either greater than or equal to a specified number.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either less than or equal to a specified number.

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

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x ≥ 18

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Translate the phrase: 'To order from the kids menu a person must be no more than 12 years old.'

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x ≤ 12

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Translate the phrase: 'You must be a minimum of 48 inches to ride the roller coaster.'

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x ≥ 48

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Translate the phrase: 'You will need to sell at least 200 tickets for the dance.'

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x ≥ 200

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Translate the phrase: 'Sara has at most 5 pairs of shoes.'

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x ≤ 5

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What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

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'Greater than' (>) means a value is strictly more than another, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the possibility of being equal.

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What is the difference between 'less than' and 'less than or equal to'?

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'Less than' (<) means a value is strictly less than another, while 'less than or equal to' (≤) includes the possibility of being equal.