Unit 3 Flashcard #3 (inequalities) Review

Front

What does the inequality 6 > x mean?

Back

x is any number less than 6.

Front

Solve the inequality: 3(x-2) < 2(x+9)

Back

x < 24

Front

What does p ≥ 20 indicate?

Back

p is any number greater than or equal to 20.

Front

Solve the inequality: 6x + 10 > 5x - 12

Back

x > -22

Front

What inequality does the number line graph represent if it shows an open circle at -4 and shading to the left?

Back

x < -4

Front

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 not equal to the other.

Front

What does the symbol '≤' mean?

Back

It means 'less than or equal to'.

Front

What does the symbol '≥' mean?

Back

It means 'greater than or equal to'.

Front

How do you solve the inequality 2x + 3 < 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x < 8, then divide by 2 to find x < 4.

Front

What is the solution to the inequality x + 5 > 10?

Back

x > 5.