Writing and Graphing Inequalities #1

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What does the inequality s ≤ 18 represent?

Back

It means that the number of students (s) is 18 or fewer.

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If m > 17, what can we say about the value of m?

Back

m can be any number greater than 17, such as 18, 19, or 23.

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How do you graph the inequality k < 3?

Back

You draw a number line, place an open circle at 3, and shade to the left.

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What does the inequality c < 150 indicate?

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It indicates that the number of children (c) is fewer than 150.

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How do you graph the inequality r ≥ -6?

Back

You draw a number line, place a closed circle at -6, and shade to the right.

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'.