Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality symbol '>' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is any number greater than 5.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '<' mean?

Back

It means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is any number less than 3.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '≥' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 4 means x is any number greater than or equal to 4.

Front

What does the inequality symbol '≤' mean?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 2 means x is any number less than or equal to 2.

Front

What keyword matches the inequality symbol '>'?

Back

Exceeds.

Front

What keyword matches the inequality symbol '<' ?

Back

Fewer than.

Front

How do you solve the inequality 3x + 7 < 22?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides: 3x < 15. Then divide by 3: x < 5.

Front

What is the solution to the inequality r ≥ -6?

Back

The solution includes all numbers greater than or equal to -6.

Front

If Ryan charges $7 per hour and pays $9 in equipment fees, what inequality represents his earnings to earn more than $26?

Back

7x - 9 > 26, which simplifies to x > 5.

Front

What is the graph of the inequality x < 5?

Back

It is a line on the number line that is shaded to the left of 5.