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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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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality 3(y+5)≥21?

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First, distribute: 3y + 15 ≥ 21. Then, subtract 15: 3y ≥ 6. Finally, divide by 3: y ≥ 2.

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What is the solution to the inequality 6 - 2h > 30?

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Subtract 6: -2h > 24. Divide by -2 (remember to flip the inequality): h < -12.

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How do you solve the inequality 7b - 3 < 11?

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Add 3: 7b < 14. Divide by 7: b < 2.

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What is the solution to the inequality 4x - 2 ≤ -22?

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Add 2: 4x ≤ -20. Divide by 4: x ≤ -5.

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How do you solve the inequality s + 9 ≥ -25?

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Subtract 9: s ≥ -34.

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What is the first step in solving the inequality 2x + 3 < 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x < 8.

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What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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The inequality sign flips direction.