VA SOL 7.13 Translating Inequalities

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Not Exceeding

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≤ (less than or equal to) indicates that a value does not go beyond a certain limit.

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At Most

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≤ (less than or equal to) means the maximum value is specified, and it can be equal to or less than that value.

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Above

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> (greater than) indicates that a value is higher than a specified limit.

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No Fewer Than

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≥ (greater than or equal to) means the minimum value is specified, and it can be equal to or more than that value.

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The product of y and 6 is not greater than 12

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6y ≤ 12 (This inequality shows that the product of 6 and y does not exceed 12.)

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Inequality Symbol for 'Less Than'

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< (less than) indicates that one value is smaller than another.

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Inequality Symbol for 'Greater Than'

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> (greater than) indicates that one value is larger than another.

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Inequality Symbol for 'Less Than or Equal To'

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≤ (less than or equal to) indicates that one value can be smaller or equal to another.

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Inequality Symbol for 'Greater Than or Equal To'

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≥ (greater than or equal to) indicates that one value can be larger or equal to another.

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Translating 'No More Than 20' into an inequality

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x ≤ 20 (This means x can be 20 or any value less than 20.)