Inequality Word Problems

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What does the inequality x ≤ 50 represent?

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It means that x can be any number less than or equal to 50.

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What does the inequality x < 10 represent?

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It means that x can be any number less than 10.

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What does the inequality x ≥ 18 represent?

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It means that x can be any number greater than or equal to 18.

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What does the inequality x < 16 represent?

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It means that x can be any number less than 16.

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What does the inequality x ≤ 40 represent?

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It means that x can be any number less than or equal to 40.

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What is an inequality?

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

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What is the difference between < and ≤?

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< means 'less than' and does not include the number, while ≤ means 'less than or equal to' and includes the number.

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How do you solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality, isolate the variable on one side using similar steps as solving an equation, but remember to reverse the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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What does the solution x > 20 mean?

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It means that x can be any number greater than 20.

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What does the solution x < 5 mean?

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It means that x can be any number less than 5.