Solving and graphing one step inequalities-addition/subtraction

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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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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How do you graph the inequality x > 5?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle on 5, and shade to the right.

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How do you graph the inequality x < 5?

Back

Draw a number line, place an open circle on 5, and shade to the left.

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What is the solution to the inequality p - 3 > -8?

Back

p > -5.

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How do you write the inequality for the graph that shows x ≥ 3?

Back

The inequality is x ≥ 3.

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How do you write the inequality for the graph that shows x < 5?

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The inequality is x < 5.