One- Step Inequalities

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What is a one-step inequality?

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A one-step inequality is an inequality that can be solved in a single step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that a value can be either less than or exactly equal to another value.

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How do you solve the inequality 3x ≤ 120?

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To solve 3x ≤ 120, divide both sides by 3: x ≤ 40.

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What is the solution to the inequality y + 5 ≥ 2?

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To solve y + 5 ≥ 2, subtract 5 from both sides: y ≥ -3.

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

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'No more than' indicates a maximum limit, represented by '≤' in an inequality.

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How can you represent the situation: 'Amira added 5 books to a stack of p books, and there were no more than 18 books in total'?

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The inequality is p + 5 ≤ 18.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that one value is larger than another.

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How do you express the requirement that Tanesha must run farther than 12.5 miles this week?

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The inequality is x + 9.3 > 12.5.

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What is the meaning of 'no less than' in an inequality?

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'No less than' indicates a minimum requirement, represented by '≥' in an inequality.

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How do you solve the inequality 5.50x ≥ 5225?

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To solve 5.50x ≥ 5225, divide both sides by 5.50: x ≥ 950.