Solving Equations & Inequalities (7th Grade)

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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 greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that satisfy the inequality.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the solution set of an inequality?

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The solution set of an inequality is the set of all values that make the inequality true.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the difference between '≥' and '≤'?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to', while '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you graph an inequality on a number line?

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To graph an inequality, use an open circle for '<' or '>' and a closed circle for '≤' or '≥', then shade the appropriate side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the first step in solving the inequality 3x - 2 ≥ 34?

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The first step is to add 2 to both sides of the inequality.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is the solution to the inequality 6t + 4 ≤ -2?

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t ≤ -1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B