Write 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 such as >, <, ≥, or ≤.

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

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'>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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

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'<'' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 10 means x is greater than or equal to 10.

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

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 20 means x is less than or equal to 20.

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How would you write 'The temperature is at least 30 degrees'?

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You would write it as T ≥ 30.

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How would you write 'A number is less than 15'?

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You would write it as x < 15.

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Write the inequality for 'The Chicago Cubs have won more than 100 games.'

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x > 100.

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Write the inequality for 'Up to 12 people can ride in the van.'

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v ≤ 12.

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Write the inequality for 'You have to be 54 inches or taller to ride the American Eagle.'

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x ≥ 54.