Understanding Inequalities and Graphing

Front

What does an open circle on a number line represent?

Back

An open circle indicates that the number is not included in the solution set.

Front

What does a closed circle on a number line represent?

Back

A closed circle indicates that the number is included in the solution set.

Front

How do you graph the inequality 4 > b?

Back

Graph an open circle at 4 and shade to the left.

Front

What is the inequality for 'x is less than or equal to 5'?

Back

x ≤ 5

Front

How do you rewrite the inequality 17 ≥ p with the variable on the left?

Back

p ≤ 17

Front

What is the inequality for 'x is greater than or equal to 0'?

Back

x ≥ 0

Front

How do you express 'x is greater than 7' in inequality form?

Back

x > 7

Front

What does the inequality x < 5 mean?

Back

x is less than 5.

Front

What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

Back

'Greater than' (>) does not include the number, while 'greater than or equal to' (≥) includes the number.

Front

How do you graph the inequality x < 5?

Back

Graph a closed circle at 5 and shade to the left.