STUDY Guide Math A Inequalities & Equations

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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Isolate the variable to solve.

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What is the error in distributing the negative sign when multiplying -3(x + 2)?

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The correct distribution should be -3x - 6.

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Match the graph with its inequality: b ≤ -2

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The graph shows a closed circle at -2 and shading to the left.

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When do you flip the inequality sign when solving inequalities?

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When you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number.

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True or False: Solving inequalities is like solving equations because inverse operations are done to isolate the variable.

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True.

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What is an inequality?

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A mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'less than or equal to'.