Inequalities

Front

What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions that are not equal.

Front

Which symbol represents 'less than'?

Back

The less than symbol is <.

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Which symbol represents 'greater than'?

Back

The greater than symbol is >.

Front

What does the symbol >= mean?

Back

The symbol >= means 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

What does the symbol <= mean?

Back

The symbol <= means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

How do you graph x > 3?

Back

You use an open circle at 3 and draw an arrow to the right.

Front

How do you graph x < 3?

Back

You use an open circle at 3 and draw an arrow to the left.

Front

What is the difference between an open circle and a closed circle in graphing inequalities?

Back

An open circle indicates that the number is not included, while a closed circle indicates that the number is included.

Front

What does the inequality x >= 5 mean?

Back

It means x is greater than or equal to 5.

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What does the inequality x < 2 mean?

Back

It means x is less than 2.