Solving Inequalities

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What does the inequality x ≥ -5 mean?

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The value of x is greater than or equal to -5.

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How do you solve the inequality 8m - 9 > 71?

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Add 9 to both sides: 8m > 80. Then divide by 8: m > 10.

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Translate the phrase 'Twice a number is smaller than 42' into an inequality.

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2x < 42.

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

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Subtract 1 from both sides: 4x > 12. Then divide by 4: x > 3.

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If 5 ≥ x, will the dot be colored in on a number line?

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Yes, because x can be equal to 5.

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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 '>' represent in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in inequalities?

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It means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' represent in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' represent in inequalities?

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It means 'less than or equal to'.