One Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

Back

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

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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How do you solve the inequality -8x < 48?

Back

Divide both sides by -8 and reverse the inequality sign: x > -6.

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What is the solution to the inequality 8x < 48?

Back

x < 6.

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How do you isolate the variable in the inequality m - 9 ≤ 20?

Back

Add 9 to both sides: m ≤ 29.

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What are two solutions to the inequality x < 8?

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0.8 and 5.9 are solutions.

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What does the inequality x ≥ 5 mean?

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x can be any number greater than or equal to 5.

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How do you graph the inequality x < 3?

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Draw a number line, place an open circle at 3, and shade to the left.

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What is the difference between '≤' and '<'?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to', while '<' means 'less than' only.