Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ -5 mean?

Back

The value of x is greater than or equal to -5.

Front

What does the inequality a ≥ 11 indicate on a number line?

Back

The value of a is greater than or equal to 11, represented with a closed dot at 11 and shading to the right.

Front

When graphing the inequality x > 5, what type of dot is used?

Back

An open dot is used to indicate that 5 is not included in the solution.

Front

What does the symbol ≤ mean in an inequality?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

What does the symbol < indicate?

Back

It indicates 'less than'.

Front

How do you represent the inequality 6 > x on a number line?

Back

You place an open dot at 6 and shade to the left.

Front

What is the difference between ≤ and < in graphing?

Back

≤ includes the endpoint (closed dot), while < does not (open dot).

Front

What does the inequality a < 11 represent?

Back

The value of a is less than 11, represented with an open dot at 11 and shading to the left.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x ≥ 5?

Back

You place a closed dot at 5 and shade to the right.

Front

What does the inequality x < -3 mean?

Back

The value of x is less than -3.