One step inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

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

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

Front

What is the inequality symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

>

Front

What is the inequality symbol for 'less than'?

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<

Front

What is the inequality symbol for 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

>=

Front

What is the inequality symbol for 'less than or equal to'?

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<=

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If you add the same number to both sides of an inequality, what happens?

Back

The inequality remains true.

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If you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, what happens?

Back

The direction of the inequality sign reverses.

Front

Solve the inequality: 15 > -5 + z

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z < 20

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Solve the inequality: -4 + y < -8

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y < -4