Solving Inequalities

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What does 'At Least' mean in terms of inequalities?

Back

It means the value is greater than or equal to a certain number, represented by the symbol ≥.

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When graphing an inequality, which symbols use a closed dot?

Back

The symbols ≤ and ≥ use a closed dot.

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When graphing an inequality, which symbol uses an open dot?

Back

The symbols < and > use an open dot.

Front

What is the goal when solving an equation or inequality?

Back

The goal is to get the variable isolated (by itself).

Front

What do the phrases 'At most' and 'No more than' indicate in inequalities?

Back

They indicate the use of the symbol ≤.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

Front

How do you represent 'x is greater than or equal to 5' in inequality form?

Back

x ≥ 5.

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How do you represent 'y is less than 3' in inequality form?

Back

y < 3.

Front

What does the inequality x < 10 mean?

Back

It means x can be any number less than 10.