Algebra 1 Inequalities Test

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 10 means x is greater than 10.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 5 means x is less than 5.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 3 means x is greater than or equal to 3.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 7 means x is less than or equal to 7.

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How do you solve the inequality x > 10?

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To solve x > 10, you identify all numbers greater than 10, such as 11, 12, etc.

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Is 3 a solution to the inequality x > 10?

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No, 3 is not a solution because it is not greater than 10.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 2?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 2, such as 1, 0, -1, etc.

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If x ≤ 5, what are some possible solutions?

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Possible solutions include 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, -1, etc.

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What is the graph of the inequality x > 2?

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The graph is a number line with an open circle at 2 and shading to the right.