One - Step Inequalities

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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 in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 4 means x is greater than or equal to 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 2 means x is less than or equal to 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you solve a one-step inequality?

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To solve a one-step inequality, perform the same operation on both sides of the inequality to isolate the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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If x + 3 < 10, what is the solution for x?

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x < 7. Subtract 3 from both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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If 2x > 8, what is the value of x?

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x > 4. Divide both sides by 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution to the inequality 5 - x ≤ 1?

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x ≥ 4. Subtract 5 from both sides and multiply by -1, reversing the inequality.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does it mean if an inequality has no solution?

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It means there are no values that can satisfy the inequality, such as x > x.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A