2 Step Inequalities

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What is a two-step inequality?

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An inequality that requires two operations to isolate the variable, typically involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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How do you solve the inequality: 16 - 4a > 8?

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a < 2

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What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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You flip the inequality symbol.

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Solve the inequality: -5m < 10.

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m > -2

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What is the solution to the inequality: -2x ≤ 14?

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x ≥ -7

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Solve the inequality: 3x + 4 > 13.

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x > 3

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What is the first step in solving the inequality: 2x - 5 < 9?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to get 2x < 14.

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What is the solution to the inequality: 4x + 1 ≥ 13?

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x ≥ 3.

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When solving inequalities, what should you do if you encounter a negative coefficient?

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Multiply or divide by the negative number and flip the inequality symbol.

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What does the solution x < 5 represent on a number line?

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All numbers to the left of 5, not including 5.