Inequalities

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'. It is used to indicate that a value is either greater than or equal to a certain number.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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It means 'less than or equal to'. It is used to indicate that a value is either less than or equal to a certain number.

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What is the meaning of 'at least' in inequalities?

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'At least' means that the value must be greater than or equal to a certain number, represented by the symbol '≥'.

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What is the meaning of 'no more than' in inequalities?

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'No more than' means that the value must be less than or equal to a certain number, represented by the symbol '≤'.

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When do you use an OPEN dot on a number line?

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You use an OPEN dot when graphing inequalities with the symbols '<' or '>'.

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When do you use a CLOSED dot on a number line?

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You use a CLOSED dot when graphing inequalities with the symbols '≤' or '≥'.

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If a student must be at least 15 years old to obtain a driver’s permit, how is this represented in inequality form?

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x ≥ 15.

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If a person must be no more than 12 years old to order from the kids menu, how is this represented in inequality form?

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x ≤ 12.

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If you must be at least 48 inches tall to ride the bumper cars, how is this represented in inequality form?

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h ≥ 48.

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What does the inequality 'x > 10' represent?

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It represents that x is greater than 10.