Solving and Graphing 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?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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How do you represent the phrase 'at least' in an inequality?

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You represent 'at least' with the symbol '≥'.

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How do you represent the phrase 'no more than' in an inequality?

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You represent 'no more than' with the symbol '≤'.

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What is the solution to the inequality 3x < 12?

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x < 4.

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What is the solution to the inequality 5y ≥ 25?

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y ≥ 5.

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When graphing the inequality x > 3, what type of dot is used?

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An open dot is used.

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When graphing the inequality x ≤ 5, what type of dot is used?

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A closed dot is used.

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What does the inequality x + 2 < 10 represent?

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It represents that x is less than 8.