Inequality Basics

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ -5 mean?

Back

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

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What type of circle is used when graphing the inequality 5 ≥ x?

Back

A closed circle is used.

Front

How do you represent the inequality x < -4 on a number line?

Back

You place an open dot at -4 and shade to the left.

Front

What does a closed circle indicate in graphing inequalities?

Back

It indicates that the number is included in the solution set.

Front

What does the inequality x > 2 represent on a number line?

Back

You place an open dot on 2 and shade to the right.

Front

What is the difference between open and closed circles in graphing inequalities?

Back

Open circles indicate that the number is not included; closed circles indicate that it is included.

Front

If x ≤ 4, what does this mean in terms of possible values for x?

Back

x can be any number less than or equal to 4.

Front

What does the inequality 5 ≥ x imply about the value of x?

Back

x can be any number less than or equal to 5.

Front

How would you graph the inequality x < 4?

Back

You place an open dot on 4 and shade to the left.

Front

What is the correct way to graph x ≥ -5?

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Place a closed dot on -5 and shade to the right.