Understanding Inequalities in Context

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What does the inequality symbol '≤' represent?

Back

It represents 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 5 means x can be any number less than or equal to 5.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '≥' represent?

Back

It represents 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 10 means x can be any number greater than or equal to 10.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '>' represent?

Back

It represents 'greater than'. For example, x > 3 means x can be any number greater than 3.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '<' represent?

Back

It represents 'less than'. For example, x < 7 means x can be any number less than 7.

Front

If the maximum weight for a ride is 250 pounds, how would you express this as an inequality?

Back

x ≤ 250, where x is the weight allowed on the ride.

Front

If only children four and under are allowed to play, how would you express this as an inequality?

Back

x ≤ 4, where x is the age of the children.

Front

What inequality symbol would you use for 'more than'?

Back

'>' is used for 'more than'. For example, x > 10 means x is more than 10.

Front

What inequality symbol would you use for 'maximum of'?

Back

'≤' is used for 'maximum of'. For example, x ≤ 5 means x can be at most 5.

Front

If Tyler can throw a football over 20 feet, how would you express this as an inequality?

Back

f > 20, where f is the distance Tyler can throw.

Front

What is the difference between '≥' and '>'?

Back

'≥' includes the number itself, while '>' does not. For example, x ≥ 5 means x can be 5 or more, while x > 5 means x must be more than 5.