Equations/Inequalities

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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Solve for r: r/3 + 6 > 8

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r = 6

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Solve for x: 55 > 5 - 10x

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-5 < x

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Solve for g: -4(-4 + g) > 56

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g < -10

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Solve for x: -6x - 12 < -8x + 15

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-13.5 > x

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Solve for x: 5x - 2 = 48

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x = 10

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find the range of values for the variable that makes the inequality true.

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What is the difference between '>' and '<'?

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'>' means greater than, while '<' means less than.