Translate Inequalities Review

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 10 means x is greater than or equal to 10.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 4 means x is less than or equal to 4.

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How do you translate the phrase 'at least' into an inequality?

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The phrase 'at least' translates to '≥'. For example, 'at least 5' translates to x ≥ 5.

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How do you translate the phrase 'no more than' into an inequality?

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The phrase 'no more than' translates to '≤'. For example, 'no more than 20' translates to x ≤ 20.

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Translate the phrase: 'The temperature must be below 500 degrees.'

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The inequality is: T < 500.

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If a number is divided by -2, how is this expressed mathematically?

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What is the inequality for Joe needing to spend at least $50?

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The inequality is: x ≥ 50.