Translating Inequalities from Words

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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 such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that one value is either greater than or equal to another.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that one value is either less than or equal to another.

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How do you translate 'six is less than y' into an inequality?

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The inequality is written as 6 < y.

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What does 'no more than' indicate in an inequality?

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'No more than' indicates a maximum limit and is represented by the symbol ≤.

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How do you represent the phrase 'at least' in an inequality?

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'At least' indicates a minimum limit and is represented by the symbol ≥.

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What is the inequality for Joan needing at least $100 to buy a calculator if she earns $5 per hour babysitting and has $10 from mowing?

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The inequality is 5x + 10 ≥ 100.

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When graphing the inequality x < 3, what type of dot is used?

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An open dot is used when graphing x < 3.

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What is the inequality for Melissa spending no more than $300 on clothes after spending $75 on a coat?

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The inequality is 75 + 10x ≤ 300.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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'>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that one value is strictly greater than another.