Inequalities - Basics

Front

What does the symbol ≤ mean?

Back

less than or equal to

Front

When graphing an inequality, which symbols use an open circle?

Back

<, >

Front

What sign makes the statement true? 5 ? 0

Back

>

Front

What sign makes the statement true? -5 ? 0

Back

<

Front

What does the symbol ≥ mean?

Back

greater than or equal to

Front

What is the difference between < and ≤?

Back

< means less than; ≤ means less than or equal to.

Front

What is the difference between > and ≥?

Back

> means greater than; ≥ means greater than or equal to.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x < 3 on a number line?

Back

Draw an open circle at 3 and shade to the left.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x ≥ -2 on a number line?

Back

Draw a closed circle at -2 and shade to the right.

Front

What does it mean if x > 4?

Back

x is any number greater than 4.