Solving One-Step 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 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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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 the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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How do you solve the inequality -8x < 24?

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Divide both sides by -8 and flip the inequality sign: x > -3.

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What is the solution to the inequality -24 + k ≤ 10?

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Add 24 to both sides: k ≤ 34.

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How do you interpret the inequality 11 ≤ a?

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This means that 'a' is greater than or equal to 11.

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When solving an inequality, do you flip the sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number?

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Yes, you must flip the sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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What is the solution to the inequality -4 + y < -8?

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Add 4 to both sides: y < -4.