Graph Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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

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How do you graph the inequality a ≥ 11?

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You place a closed dot on 11 and shade to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality a < 11?

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You place an open dot on 11 and shade to the left.

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What is the difference between a closed dot and an open dot on a graph?

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A closed dot indicates that the number is included (≥ or ≤), while an open dot indicates it is not included (> or <).

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If 6 > x, what does this mean?

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This means that x is any number less than 6.

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How would you graph the inequality b ≤ -2?

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You place a closed dot on -2 and shade to the left.