Two Step Inequalities

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What is a two-step inequality?

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An inequality that requires two steps to solve, typically involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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Solve the inequality: -3x - 4 < 5

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x > -3

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Solve the inequality: 2 - 3x ≤ 20

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x ≥ -6

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Solve the inequality: 16 - 4a > 8

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a < 2

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What does the symbol '>' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in inequalities?

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It means 'less than or equal to'.

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If x < 5, what can we say about x?

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x is any number less than 5.

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How do you isolate a variable in an inequality?

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Perform the same operations on both sides of the inequality to keep it balanced.