Solving Linear Inequalities

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What is a linear inequality?

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A linear inequality is a mathematical statement that compares a linear expression to a value using inequality symbols (>, <, ≥, ≤) instead of an equal sign.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either greater than or equal to the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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'>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the value on the left is strictly greater than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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'<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the value on the left is strictly less than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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'≤' means 'less than or equal to'. It indicates that the value on the left is either less than or equal to the value on the right.

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Translate the phrase: 'Jessica must be at least 48 inches to ride the roller coaster.'

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j ≥ 48

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Translate the phrase: 'You and your friends ate more than 8 slices of pizza at the party.'

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x > 8

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Solve the inequality: X + 6 > 10

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X > 4

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Translate the phrase: 'Bob spends less than 5 hours on homework each night.'

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b < 5

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Which inequality symbol has a graph with an open (empty) circle?

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'<' has a graph with an open circle.