Test Equations and Inequality review

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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How do you represent a situation with an inequality?

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You can represent a situation with an inequality by using symbols like >, <, ≥, or ≤ to show the relationship between two quantities.

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What does it mean for one quantity to be greater than another in terms of savings?

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If one person's savings are greater than another's, it means they have more money in their account.

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How do you write an equation for savings over time?

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You can write an equation for savings over time by using the initial amount and adding or subtracting a constant amount for each time period.

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What is the initial amount of Ben's savings?

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Ben's initial savings amount is $98.

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What is the weekly contribution to Ben's savings?

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Ben contributes an additional $24 to his savings every week.

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What is the initial amount of Sara's savings?

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Sara's initial savings amount is $367.

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How much does Sara spend from her savings each week?

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Sara spends $26 from her savings every week.

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How do you set up an inequality to compare Ben's and Sara's savings?

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You set up the inequality as: 98 + 24m > 367 - 26m, where m is the number of weeks.

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What does 'm' represent in the context of the savings problem?

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'm' represents the number of weeks.