Inequalities word problems A.5

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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How do you represent a situation where a person needs to collect at least a certain number of items?

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving inequalities?

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The first step is to identify the variables and what they represent in the context of the problem.

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How do you set up an inequality for a savings problem?

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What is the process to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality, isolate the variable on one side of the inequality sign while maintaining the direction of the inequality.

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How do you interpret the solution of an inequality?

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The solution of an inequality represents a range of values that satisfy the condition, often expressed in interval notation or as a graph.

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What is a practical example of using inequalities in budgeting?

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How can you determine the maximum number of items you can buy with a limited budget?

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You can determine the maximum by setting up an inequality based on the total cost and solving for the number of items.