Solving 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 such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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Translate the statement 'The difference of y and 5 is greater than 13' into an inequality.

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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When you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign.