One Step Inequalities

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What is an inequality?

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

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

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, x > 5 means x is greater than 5.

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

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, x < 3 means x is less than 3.

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

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. For example, x ≥ 4 means x is greater than or equal to 4.

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

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'. For example, x ≤ 2 means x is less than or equal to 2.

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How do you solve the inequality x + 5 > 7?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x > 2.

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How do you solve the inequality y - 13 ≤ -15?

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Add 13 to both sides: y ≤ -2.

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How do you solve the inequality 12 ≥ 6w?

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Divide both sides by 6: w ≤ 2.

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What is the first step in solving an inequality?

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Identify the operation being performed and use the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is a key difference between solving equations and inequalities?

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When multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the inequality sign.