Inequalities and Equations

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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 ≥ 4 means x is greater than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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 ≤ 2 means x is less than or equal to 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality 8x < 48?

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Divide both sides by 8: x < 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent the solution x ≥ 3 on a number line?

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Draw a closed dot at 3 and shade to the right.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater or less than another.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8