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 symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality 6y ≤ 18?

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Divide both sides by 6: y ≤ 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality 6x + 14 ≥ 20?

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Subtract 14 from both sides: 6x ≥ 6, then divide by 6: x ≥ 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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Write an inequality for the statement: The sum of a number and 19 is at least 8.2.

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n + 19 ≥ 8.2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality 14 + y > 5?

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Subtract 14 from both sides: y > -9.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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How do you isolate the variable in the inequality a - 5 = -12?

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Add 5 to both sides: a = -7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does it mean to 'solve an inequality'?

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To find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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

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'>' means greater than, while '≥' means greater than or equal to.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8