One step equations and inequalities

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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What does it mean when an inequality has a closed circle on a number line?

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A closed circle indicates that the number is included in the solution set (e.g., x ≥ a).

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What does it mean when an inequality has an open circle on a number line?

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An open circle indicates that the number is not included in the solution set (e.g., x > a).

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How do you represent '7 is less than a number' in inequality form?

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x > 7

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What is the solution to the equation 17 - x = 9?

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x = 8

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If Shari has spent 23 minutes on homework and wants to spend at most 40 minutes, how much time can she spend on science homework?

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s ≤ 17 minutes

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What are two solutions to the inequality x < 8?

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0.8 and 5.9 are solutions.

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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 the relationship between expressions that are not necessarily equal.

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

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.