One-Step Equations and Inequalities Review

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

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

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How do you solve the inequality: 8 + c ≥ 15?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides to get c ≥ 7.

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What is the solution to the equation: 12 - y = 6?

Back

The solution is y = 6.

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What does the solution x = 8.75 represent in the equation 2x = 17.5?

Back

It represents the distance Laurie traveled per hour.

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If you can spend no more than 20 dollars, what inequality represents this situation?

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The inequality is x ≤ 20.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What does it mean to 'solve an inequality'?

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To solve an inequality means to find all values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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What is the solution to the inequality: x < 4?

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The solution includes all numbers less than 4.