Graphing 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'.

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What does the symbol > mean?

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The symbol > means 'greater than'.

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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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What does the symbol ≥ mean?

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

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How do you graph the inequality k < 3?

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You draw a number line, place an open dot at 3, and shade to the left.

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What type of dot is used for < and > when graphing?

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An open dot is used for < and >.

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What type of dot is used for ≤ and ≥ when graphing?

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A closed dot is used for ≤ and ≥.

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When do you switch the inequality symbol?

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You switch the inequality symbol when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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What does the graph of x < -4 look like?

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It has an open dot at -4 and shades to the left.

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