Graphing Inequalities on a Number Line

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, 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 x > 5 on a number line?

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Draw an open circle at 5 and shade to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality x < -5 on a number line?

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Draw an open circle at -5 and shade to the left.

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How do you graph the inequality x ≥ -2 on a number line?

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Draw a closed circle at -2 and shade to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality m ≥ 20 on a number line?

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Draw a closed circle at 20 and shade to the right.

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What is the inequality for 'at least 20 club members'?

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m ≥ 20.