Inequality Word Problems

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

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

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

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

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How do you represent a situation where a person wants to spend less than a certain amount?

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How do you set up an inequality for a word problem involving spending?

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the inequality. This often involves adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing both sides by the same number.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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When you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality sign.

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How can you check if a solution to an inequality is correct?

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You can check by substituting the solution back into the original inequality to see if it holds true.