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 'greater than or equal to'.

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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 'fewer than' indicate in an inequality?

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'Fewer than' indicates that one quantity is less than another, represented by the symbol '<'.

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What does 'no more than' indicate in an inequality?

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'No more than' indicates that a quantity is less than or equal to another, represented by the symbol '≤'.

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When do you flip the inequality sign?

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You flip the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative number.

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What inequality does the number line graph represent if it shows an open circle at 4?

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The inequality represented is x < 4.

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What inequality does the number line graph represent if it shows a closed circle at -4?

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The inequality represented is x ≥ -4.

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If 3x ≥ 12, what is the value of x?

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x ≥ 4.

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What is the solution to the inequality x < 5?

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The solution includes all numbers less than 5.